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Our mental health is just as important as our physical health - it impacts every aspect of our life Whether you’d like to get a better understanding of a mental health condition, learn about self-care tips or even how to improve your social and emotional wellbeing, we’re here to help.

The Diet That Can Help Counteract Stress

The Diet That Can Help Counteract Stress

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
14 May 2023
According to a recent report, eating a Mediterranean diet can reduce the effects of stress and, and as an added bonus, puts the brakes on the ageing process in our nervous system.
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What’s in your Mental-Health Everyday Carry?

What’s in your Mental-Health Everyday Carry?

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
14 March 2023
Given that we can and do experience difficulties in many and varied situations, how prepared are you to cope when out and about, living life? In this article, I invite you to think about what “tools” you can take with you to help you deal with the ebbs and flows of reality and ultimately, to feel more resilient. 
Category:Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety
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It’s OK not to do stuff!

It’s OK not to do stuff!

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
23 November 2022
With so much focus on “getting stuff done” and with so much life dissatisfaction felt by so many, maybe it’s time to give more thought to what we don’t want (or need) to get done! 
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How to Shift from Negative to Positive Thinking

How to Shift from Negative to Positive Thinking

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
09 May 2018
Did you know you can train your mind to see things more positively? Take a look at Mental Health expert, Dr. Happy's beginner’s guide to shift your way of thinking. 
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Can You Die of a Broken Heart?

Can You Die of a Broken Heart?

Dr. Nikki Stamp
ByDr. Nikki Stamp
30 April 2018
One of the most common questions heart and lung surgeon Dr. Nikki Stamp gets asked is, ‘Can you die of a broken heart?’. According to Nikki, "Heart break is by no means a medical term. Whatever the cause though, heart break is kind of an extreme form of stress. And what we know about stress and in fact a lot of emotions, is that the emotional stress that you feel has a strong connection to the physical body and can impact on our physical health." In her latest article for HIF, Nikki takes us into the operating theatre, explaining what she sees in patients with heart complications and examines how heartbreak can literally break us. 
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10 Ways to Stay Calm, Cool and be Patient

10 Ways to Stay Calm, Cool and be Patient

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
16 April 2018
Have you ever wished you could keep your cool more often? According to mental health professional, Dr. Happy, "Well, if you’re human then you probably answered “YES”. Why? Because we all get frustrated and we all feel upset sometimes and we all find patience much more difficult than we’d like! This is normal; this is part of being human!" In his latest article for HIF, Dr. Happy shares his top ten tips on how to achieve calmness more often. 
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7 Ways to Switch Off From Work Without Feeling Guilty

7 Ways to Switch Off From Work Without Feeling Guilty

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
20 March 2018
Do you struggle to switch off from work without feeling guilty? According to mental health professional Dr. Happy, "Technology advances have meant we can do almost anything from almost anywhere which can be wonderful in so many different ways but it can also be stressful and problematic if we feel we can’t ever “switch off” and get away from work. We all need to take breaks, and if we believe we can’t do this because we need to always be available then “burn out” can occur; a form of stress, anxiety and depression that in the worst-case scenarios can have significant health and wellbeing consequences." With this in mind, Dr. Happy shares his guilt-free guide on how to switch off from work. 
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8 Ways to Become a Morning Person and Reap the Benefits

8 Ways to Become a Morning Person and Reap the Benefits

Tammy George
ByTammy George
22 February 2018
We’ve heard it many times before; ‘successful people’ saying they are a morning person. They start their day right and manage to achieve in one day what takes the average person one week. But you don’t need to be a president or self-made millionaire to change the focus of your day from evening to early morning.
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Why You Should NOT Try to Have a Good Day!

Why You Should NOT Try to Have a Good Day!

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
21 February 2018
Throughout January, you probably heard and read a lot of people talking and writing about how to have a great year and that probably sounds like a pretty good idea. However, our very own mental health blogger, Dr Happy suggests "DON'T aim to have a great year...because a whole year of greatness, happiness and success is just not possible! Instead I suggest aiming for happy moments. At the end of the day (or week or year) it's likely a few things would have gone wrong. But it’s also extremely likely that some things, possibly many things, "went right"!" In his latest article for HIF, Dr. Happy shares his top tips on to look at your day. 
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Why We Need to be Mindful at Work

Why We Need to be Mindful at Work

Tammy George
ByTammy George
08 February 2018
We spend around one-third of our week working, so it’s important to take care of ourselves at work as well as at home. Being mindful during your workday is a good way of caring for your mental health.   
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Why you need NOTHING more for happiness...

Why you need NOTHING more for happiness...

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
08 February 2018

Running errands. Doing the school run. Making dinner. Going to work. Getting some exercise. We live stressful and busy lives, whether we notice it or not. We are always juggling schedules, commitments and even when we think we’re relaxing, we’re usually thinking about something we have to do. We never really take the time to recharge out batteries, clear our heads and gain a fresh perspective on our day-to-day lives. But according to our mental health professional, Dr. Happy, it actually doesn’t take much at all to reboost our mental health, simply doing "nothing at all" is sometimes all we need. 

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Recognising and Managing Panic Attacks

Recognising and Managing Panic Attacks

Tammy George
ByTammy George
01 February 2018
Panic attacks can rule a person’s life. Not knowing when an attack will occur or how to manage the symptoms are enough to cause further anxiety for sufferers. There are steps to recognise what can trigger an attack and how an attack can be best handled.
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How to Stop Sweating the Small Stuff

How to Stop Sweating the Small Stuff

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
24 January 2018

"Don't sweat the small stuff" - it's a saying we've all heard before. But if we're honest, we've all allowed ourselves to become upset about something (that with the benefit of hindsight), really wasn’t that bad or even that important. Despite knowing that we shouldn't worry about the little things, we can't help but do it anyway. The question is, how do we kick the habit for good? In his latest article for HIF, mental health professional, Dr. Happy shares his top tips on how we can let go of our everyday stressors.

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Take Control of Your Work Life Balance

Take Control of Your Work Life Balance

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
17 January 2018

How can you get the perfect "work-life balance?" According to HIF blogger and mental health professional, Dr. Happy, "I’ve seen so many people try and fail, that I’ve come to believe the phrase “work life balance” does potentially more harm than good. But there is an alternative which is both more desirable and more achievable. I suggest that rather than aiming for work life balance our goal should be to aim for… life!" So how do we do this? Dr. Happy shares his top 10 tips. 

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Understanding the Difference Between Anxiety and Depression

Understanding the Difference Between Anxiety and Depression

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
29 December 2017
What's the difference between anxiety and depression? According to mental health professional, Dr. Happy, "Depression and anxiety are the two most common psychological disorders and if combined, would be the largest contributor to disability in the world. Both cause immeasurable suffering, and impact daily on the lives of hundreds of millions of individuals, families, communities and even organisations. But depression and anxiety are quite different." In his latest article for HIF Dr. Happy explores the difference between them. 
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