Acceptance v Denial Sometimes the enormity of what’s happening in the world can be consuming. Sometimes the size of what personal challenges you have can be like swimming against the torrent. Sometimes the thought of both can drag you towards…
We are all prone to stress. It is a natural part of our being, one that occurs when we sense a threat or are forced to deal with pressure. While it can be motivating in small amounts, when sustained over…
Anxiety is a sense of worry, dread or fear that bad things will occur. This sense of looming apprehension associated with anxiety comes from our primal instincts, our fight or flight considerations. It is, unfortunately, a common experience for many…
When hearing people discuss the positive impact that physical activity has upon mental health, many of us are likely to think about marathons and extreme gym workouts. While these pursuits do have their many health benefits, it would be wrong…
Even during simpler and safer periods, being a student, especially a fresher, is a potentially challenging time for both wellbeing and mental health. Meeting new people, acclimatising to unknown environments and routines, all while trying to juggle the pressures of…
Currently, 14.7% of employees within the UK are experiencing mental health issues that grow from or can lead to anxiety and depression. Alongside the principled and legal obligations of business good management, an employer has to ensure their workers’ mental…
The work we dedicate ourselves to is one of the most significant parts of our lives. Not only do we spend a large portion of our days, weeks, and years earning an income, but it is also a potential source…
The international pandemic of COVID-19 has dramatically impacted our society and individual lives. Numerous businesses are furloughing their workers and others close completely, all while lockdowns continue with the widespread worry that cases, represented by the R number, will spike…
