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I sit at my desk on a sunny day with lots of tasks to do, and yet I yearn to be outside. I know this intense, intuitive sense of what is best for me and it is to be in nature and...

Andy Salkeld tells his story, how a text from a friend saved his life, and why we should all be more open in how we're feeling.

We can all too easily become focussed on our 'mental health problems' or the fact that we have depression, stress or ongoing issues. On the one hand, it's vital that we do...

As we move along in our daily lives, our emotions send us important messages about our needs and our sense of who we are in relation to others. Even when we are not consciously...

Many people are feeling the weight of monotony pressing down as lockdown continues for many of us. One day can seem much like another. When we reflect on the past days and weeks...

Writing can be useful for those who are experiencing post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, grief, loss.  Writing can help give expression to our thoughts and feelings....

The most difficult emotional tasks following the death of a loved one are to process feelings of sadness, loss and fear. Everyday tasks can seem very challenging and demanding....

We are all participating in a global experiment. We are all experiencing the impact of the pandemic. Our responses to this will be varied depending upon how we are affected. There...

Depression is a serious mental health condition that the World Health Organisation tells us affects over 264 million people worldwide, impacting people of all ages, races and...

As we feel our self being pulled into depression again, it can feel scary. How long will this last? Will it never end? Will I always be like this? Depression can feel like it's...