HOW ANGER AFFECTS YOUR BODY ?
Anger activates our amygdala, the part of our brain that’s involved with the experiencing of emotions — before you’re even aware of the anger itself. This begins a chain reaction in our brain which leads to our adrenal glands secreting stress hormones like cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. Cortisol is released in response to stress and […]
ANATOMY OF A MANIPULATOR ?
Manipulation is an emotionally unhealthy psychological strategy used by people who are incapable of asking for what they want and need in a direct way. There are many different forms of manipulation, ranging from a pushy salesperson to an emotionally abusive partner. Manipulative behaviour involves three factors, according to several scholars:-Fear-Obligation-Guilt. When you are being […]
ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK: ADVERSE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ?
The Prime Minister announced on November 5th that the whole country would be going into lockdown 2.0 until December 2nd. It’s Alcohol Awareness Week, running from 16-22 November 2020 on the theme of Alcohol and mental health. It’s a week of awareness-raising, campaigning for change, and more. This Alcohol Awareness Week we’re talking about the […]
8 WAYS TO STAY POSITIVE DURING THE SECOND LOCKDOWN?
The Prime Minister announced on November 5th that the whole country would be going into lockdown 2.0 until December 2nd. While many of us may be fed up 11 days into lockdown 2.0, it is extremely important for all of us to stay positive and fight this together. Since most of the news associated with […]
SELF-LOVE: HOW TO LOVE YOURSELF?
In today’s day and age, self-love is so commonly preached, yet so rare. Loving oneself is an extremely difficult task. For many people, the concept of self-love might conjure images of self-help books. But, as many psychology studies attest, self-love and -compassion are key for mental health and well-being, keeping depression and anxiety at bay. […]
6 STEPS TO REDUCE AND COMBAT BULLYING IN SCHOOL?
More than one in five UK young people say they’ve recently been bullied, with cyberbullying in particular on the rise. But what long-term effect does this have on mental health? We know that many young people who are bullied experience serious mental health problems, including self-harm. But we have little knowledge of whether bullying directly […]
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK: 8 REASONS WHY READING IS GOOD FOR CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH ?
Children’s Book Week is an international annual celebration of books for young people and the joy of reading. Mental health is a growing concern for children today. Anxiety and depression is something which is very prevalent in our current climate. 10% of children have a diagnosable mental health condition – that’s roughly three in every […]
MENTAL HEALTH ?
People with mental health problems say that the social stigma attached to mental ill health and the discrimination they experience can make their difficulties worse and make it harder to recover. 1 in 4 of us are likely to experience mental health problems each year. This means that even more of us are likely to […]
CHECK YOUR BATTERY, HOW ARE YOU FEELING? ?
Stress is a normal part of life. However, some people struggle more than others with managing their emotions during testing times. How good are you at staying clear on what’s going on with yourself in those moments? Is emotional awareness a skill you know how to use? It’s important to try reflect on which emotions […]
NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION ?
There are a number of reasons why some of us find it hard to sleep but it’s important to address it immediately because sleep deprivation can have some very serious side effects. Both chronic and partial sleep deprivation affects not only your mood, but it results in daytime sleepiness, headaches, poor concentration and many more […]