Self help Apps
There are so many apps out there for self help so I thought I’d make a list of the ones that my clients have mentioned or that have been mentioned by colleagues. I’m also trying out one myself at the moment and hope to add to this list. I have no affiliation with any of…
Read MoreShould we just stop trying to be happy?
This article by Neuroscience news discusses the difficult to accept point that perhaps we are not designed to be happy. I think this makes a lot of sense to me and certainly seems to explain why we struggle to be happy. From a survival point of view it makes more sense for us to be…
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I’m worried, what should I do?
What should I do if I’m struggling, worried, or trapped in behaviours I don’t know how to get out of? Physical and mental health should be considered equally, and we are, I believe, getting much better at understanding this. But it can be difficult to know when and how to seek help, particularly if the…
Read MoreFind out your good mental health score | Mental Health Foundation
Find out your good mental health score compared to the national average by taking our short survey. Source: Find out your good mental health score | Mental Health Foundation
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Choosing a therapist
Who, What, How? There are so many different types of therapists; counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, psychological therapists, addiction therapists, and of course psychiatrists who are not really therapists but medical doctors who specialise in psychiatric (mental health) disorders. It’s confusing but I’d like to guide you through this. Who should I see? It’s important that the…
Read MoreA positive example of an open approach to mental health in the music industry
This discussion between Ellie Giles, who manages Bill Ryder-Jones, and Ryan Bassil gives a positive example of how to manage mental health in the music industry. Ellie is honest about her own limits and clear with her own self care so that she can be present when needed for her artist. She briefly discusses the…
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