Finding a Way Back from Flashbacks
The power of trauma and its impact on how we remember an event can set off a long cycle of recurring and disturbing flashbacks. Understanding what they are, and how
May 5, 2022
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The Dangers of Rising Antidepressant Prescriptions in the United Kingdom
The pandemic has spurred an increase in mental health disorders like depression, as well as the use of antidepressant medications to treat them. Understanding the complexities of these drugs is
April 21, 2022
April 13, 2025
Could it be Adult ADHD? Recognise the Symptoms
While ADHD is a commonly diagnosed mental health disorder with many options for treatment, it can be overlooked in adults. Knowing the symptoms can help you know if this may
April 7, 2022
April 17, 2025
7 Mental Health Trends of 2022
The pressure of the last couple of years have pushed many to their limits, with stress, anxiety, and depression skyrocketing. This has spurred a large-scale reckoning on mental health, and
March 3, 2022
April 10, 2025
Depression in the Arab World: Knowing How to Help and Heal
Despite a rising awareness of the prevalence of depression in the Middle East, significant social stigma regarding mental health issues remains. A better understanding of depression, and recognising the effectiveness
February 17, 2022
April 17, 2025
Portrait of Pain: Understanding the Practice of Self-Harm
Turbulent emotions can lead to destructive behaviour when we don’t have the right tools to cope. For some, this can be hurting themselves in an attempt to deal with painful
February 3, 2022
May 9, 2025
3 Emotional Self-Care Tips for a Healthier, Happier New Year
We have come to the point in our busy modern lives where we have to remind ourselves to feel our feelings. Constantly putting them aside to engage with everything else
January 6, 2022
April 10, 2025
Triggered: Understanding Trauma Triggers and How to Manage Them
Your heart is racing, your palms are sweating and your thoughts are in an anxious jumble – you’ve just been triggered. Preparing for triggers, and having an array of techniques
December 16, 2021
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On Edge: Being Able to Distinguish Between Stress and Anxiety
You’re feeling overwhelmed by work and responsibilities at home, and recognise that you are being pushed past your ability to effectively cope. Knowing if this is a temporary state or
November 4, 2021
April 17, 2025
More than Just a Label: All About Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Popular culture has a way of quickly adopting certain terminology around mental health conditions without knowing much about them. For those with narcissistic personality disorder, the “narcissist” label is often
October 7, 2021
April 10, 2025
Behind the Drama: Understanding Histrionic Personality Disorder
Some people thrive when all eyes are focused on them, but if this is followed by a deep sense of discomfort when the crowd disperses, there may be something more
September 16, 2021
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5 Tips for Navigating the Covid-19 Pandemic with an Anxiety Disorder
The “new normal” of Covid-19 was uniquely abnormal to our regular lives, and as we begin to slowly shift back to what we used to know, it is common to
September 2, 2021
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February 10, 2022
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The simple answer is RIGHT NOW. Why? Because an addiction only worsens with time; so committing yourself to getting help now is critical to preserving your health, your relationships, and your financial wellbeing. For most of us, few days pass that aren’t completely filled to the brim. We are constantly
Narcissism and Drug Addiction – What Happens When Two Disorders Meet
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Narcissism and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand since individuals with narcissistic personalities need to find a way to escape their overwhelming emotional anxiety and pain. Similarly, most addicts have narcissistic traits. An addicted narcissist may have unique challenges in getting treatment, such as feelings of entitlement in addiction recovery, and so
Do you Know Mark? Signs of a High-functioning Cocaine Addict
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Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard. He plays hard. And if you ask him if he has a cocaine addiction, his response would be “Don’t I deserve to relax with my friends after a hard week
After 21 Years of Therapy, the Mental Health Retreat that Finally Worked For Me
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An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out of therapy before finally finding treatment that worked for her. “I’ve been in and out of counselling, group therapy, psychiatric wards and rehabilitation my whole adult life – but somehow