Mental Health

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a common mental health condition that appears after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Examples of events might include natural disasters,

Are Mental Illnesses Genetic?   Genetics are passed down from your parents and ancestors, and they provide the blueprint for how your body and brain develop.   Genetics

Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse where a person makes you doubt yourself or question your account of an incident. Gaslighting can come from a romantic partner, a

The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that Covid-19 has led to a 25% rise in the prevalence of anxiety and depression globally. Although it is commonly known that

What Is Bipolar Disorder?People with bipolar disorder experience extended periods of extreme high energy and mood called mania, and extended periods of extreme low energy and mood called depression. These

You may be living with trauma if you have seen or experienced anything that truly surprised or frightened you. Anything that causes you a lot of stress might

What is Social Anxiety? Social Anxiety, also called social phobia, is the excessive fear of embarrassment in social situations that is extremely intrusive and can have debilitating effects on personal

What is Self-HarmSelf-harm refers to anything that someone does to intentionally hurt themselves, or something that they know is harmful but do anyway. People perform self-harm to make them

Grounding Techniques What are grounding techniques? Grounding techniques are personal strategies that can allow us to manage the panic, fear or anger brought on by traumatic memories. The

The Feeling of LonelinessHumans are sociable beings, and it is our instinct to seek out other people. It's perfectly natural to feel lonely when such demands aren't addressed.

What is ADHD?ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common mental health condition that can affect both children and adults. ADHD affects people’s behaviour by making them

What is DISC?The DISC is an acronym for the four personality types that are known as Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness. It is a simple model used to