Mental health blog articles

CPTSD is very similar to PTSD in that it's a type of anxiety disorder that's related to a traumatic event that has occurred in your past. This event is the trigger for a variety of PTSD symptoms, such as reliving the trauma in nightmares and experiencing severe levels of anger, anxiety and guilt.

Outlining how bipolar disorder and anger are linked, and ways to defuse anger when it appears.

Here, we provide five top tips on how you can focus on your psychological wellbeing in the New Year, resulting in long-lasting benefits.

Here, we outline why you might get panic attacks and night and how to manage them.

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 post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) turn to alcohol to numb or avoid a past that's continuing to disrupt their lives. However, using alcohol to dampen feelings and experiences can cause a whole range of additional problems.

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

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.