Mental health blog articles

For many people, divorce is a stressful life event that can negatively affect your mental health. Here, our experts explore how you can deal with the difficulties of a marriage breaking down.

Here, we provide some self-help tips for dealing with anxiety at uni to help you stay on track.

While the transition is undoubtedly a positive experience for the child as they grow into independent adults, it can be painful for the parent, as ‘empty nest syndrome’ can leave you feeling sad and lonely as you let them go.

Some people with the disorder turn to alcohol to numb or avoid a past that is continuing to disrupt their lives. However, using alcohol to dampen feelings and experiences can leave someone vulnerable to being involved in dangerous situations, where their health and wellbeing is put at risk.

CBT is one of the most effective treatments for depression – this is why.

Here, Dr Paul McLaren, Consultant Psychiatrist at Priory, talks through how best to raise the issues with your employer if you're struggling with your mental health at work.

To cure body dysmorphia, some go under the knife and make changes to their appearance. However, having body dysmorphia and plastic surgery can be risky.

Schizophrenia can be a demanding illness, and often family members and others have to take on a lot more responsibility and make adaptations to help manage the illness and support someone with schizophrenia.

We have outlined the treatment you can receive at Priory to manage the flashbacks and work towards preventing them from happening in the future.

If left untreated, combat PTSD symptoms can become serious and affect many aspects of life. There are different strategies that you can take when dealing with PTSD symptoms.

Excessive drinking can cause anxiety, both in the short and long-term.

Excessive alcohol consumption and mood disorders are intrinsically linked. Here's how the two interplay.