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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.

Mental Wellbeing and Pets   The Science Behind Why We Feel Good Around Our Furry Friends

Mental Wellbeing and Pets The Science Behind Why We Feel Good Around Our Furry Friends

Dr. Claire Stevens
ByDr. Claire Stevens
14 May 2024
Why is it that we feel so great around our pets? Dr Claire Stevens discusses how interactions with our furry friends release oxytocin, reduce stress hormones, and boost neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin.  
Category:Mental Health, Pet Health, Caring for Your Furry Friend
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Practical Tips for Mum’s Trying to Look After Their Mental Health

Practical Tips for Mum’s Trying to Look After Their Mental Health

Dr. Michela Sorensen
ByDr. Michela Sorensen
12 May 2024
For many mums the concepts of self-care, exercise and sleep are a farfetched dream. So, with everyone telling you this is what you need to foster good mental health, as a mum how do you keep afloat? Here are some simple and realistic things you can do to look after your mental health.  
Category:Mental Health, Self-Care, First Time Parents
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Smell Yourself Well - The benefits of aromatherapy on Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health

Smell Yourself Well - The benefits of aromatherapy on Physical, Mental, and Emotional Health

Scott Henderson
ByScott Henderson
12 May 2024
Cheap and easily accessible, harnessing smell can prove to be an effective mechanism in safeguarding your health.
Category:Mental Health, Healthy Living, Stress and Anxiety
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Chronic Pain and the Link to Mental Health

Chronic Pain and the Link to Mental Health

Tammy George
ByTammy George
24 February 2022
Chronic pain doesn’t just have a devastating toll on physical health, but can also impact their mental health and wellbeing, and overall quality of life.
Category:Mental Health, General Medical
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4 Tips on How to Ask Someone if They're Okay

4 Tips on How to Ask Someone if They're Okay

Tammy George
ByTammy George
24 February 2022
Asking someone if they’re okay can make all the difference - in some cases it could even save a life. Know how to ask and follow up.
Category:Mental Health, Depression
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What if Happiness and Life Success Came from Doing LESS … Not MORE?

What if Happiness and Life Success Came from Doing LESS … Not MORE?

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
15 December 2021

Even when we need something, having more and more of that something, beyond what’s needed, doesn’t necessarily make for better.

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Grieving The Loss Of A Pet

Grieving The Loss Of A Pet

Laura Vissaritis
ByLaura Vissaritis
09 December 2021
Grief is such a complicated emotion, and certainly not one that is unique to human beings. It appears in many forms, lasts for various amounts of time and expresses itself in more ways than any other emotion I can think of.
Category:Mental Health, Grief and Loss
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How Not To Be Controlled By Your Thoughts And Feelings

How Not To Be Controlled By Your Thoughts And Feelings

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
09 December 2021
Your thoughts, too, can either add to your moods in a positive way or … not. You might not always be aware of them, just like the music playing in the background, but they can still have an effect anyway.
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5 Ways to Prepare for Lockdown - How to Maintain Your Mental Health

5 Ways to Prepare for Lockdown - How to Maintain Your Mental Health

Tammy George
ByTammy George
13 October 2021
Lockdowns can be difficult on everyone. Missing celebrations and catching up with friends and family can take a mental toll but there are a few things you can do to be mentally prepared should you go into lockdown again.
Category:Mental Health, COVID-19, Loneliness
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3 Practical Mental Health Tips From A GP

3 Practical Mental Health Tips From A GP

Dr. Preya Alexander
ByDr. Preya Alexander
Dr. Preeya shares her 3 practical tips to help you look after your brain in these tricky times.
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Bouncing Forward – Using Adversity to Become Stronger and Better

Bouncing Forward – Using Adversity to Become Stronger and Better

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
13 September 2021
At the risk of stating the obvious, times have been tough for many of us. Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in early 2020, in some way or other we’ve all faced challenges – challenges to our physical and psychological health, as well as our occupational and financial wellbeing.
Category:Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Self-Care
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Our Key Tips for Self-Care in Difficult Times

Our Key Tips for Self-Care in Difficult Times

Reece Carter
ByReece Carter
09 September 2021
The past year-and-a-half has plunged most of us into confusion and upheaval. For many people, it has impacted our mental wellbeing, too; and so now more than ever it’s important that we prioritise taking care of our bodies and our minds.
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Postnatal Anxiety – Is it Normal to Feel Anxious After Having a Baby?

Postnatal Anxiety – Is it Normal to Feel Anxious After Having a Baby?

Tammy George
ByTammy George
25 March 2021
Postnatal anxiety can rob new parents of the joy a new baby can bring. But treatment and support is available to help them get through the difficult time.
Category:Maternity Care, Mental Health, Stress and Anxiety, Pregnancy
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Why so many people are tired and why so many need to make sleep and rest a priority!

Why so many people are tired and why so many need to make sleep and rest a priority!

Dr. Happy
ByDr. Happy
19 March 2021
The importance of sleep and prioritising time for rest.
Category:Mental Health, General Medical
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Why Is Sleep Important? The Link Between Getting Enough Sleep and Mental Health

Why Is Sleep Important? The Link Between Getting Enough Sleep and Mental Health

Tammy George
ByTammy George
11 February 2021
Getting a good night’s sleep could be more important than you think. Research shows it can keep mental health disorders at bay. 
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