Stress at work
Stress is the body’s response to pressure from a situation or life event. The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) defines work-related stress as “the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand places on them at work”. Individuals can...
Navigating the ‘new normal’
2020 is proving to be a challenging year. The vast majority of us have never experienced anything like this before. The many changes such as self-isolation, quarantine, remote working and social distancing are taking a toll on our health and wellbeing. There are...
Heart health
The heart is an important human organ which pumps blood throughout the body. It supplies oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and removes carbon dioxide and nitrogenous wastes from the body. The heart beats approximately about seventy-two times per minute of our lives....
Healthy You
The start of the year is always a time for resolutions, making life decisions and promises for change. This ought to include a desire for a healthier lifestyle and a quest to the best version of oneself. Here are some valuable tips:- Exercise at least 30 minutes every...
How to manage at Christmas time
The month of December and the lead up to Christmas time are very hectic for many people. The end of year is typically a time for people to try to get as much done as possible before the New Year. December is full of Christmas parties, late nights, decorating, shopping...
Therapy
At some point in our lives, we will experience situations which we may struggle to navigate on our own. The purpose of therapy is, with the assistance of a trained professional, for the individual to understand the situation and learn to resolve the concern (s) or...
What next?
The 10th of October each year is designated as World Mental Health Day. There is a designated day for almost anything-sisters, siblings, twins, mothers, fathers, grandparents, cousins, friendship, left-handers, albums, chocolate, happiness and cheeseburgers. Some of...
Mindfulness – what is on your mind?
Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing one’s attention on the present moment. It has ancient origins and is derived from sati, a fundamental part of Buddhist traditions, and is based on Zen, Vipassanā, and Tibetan meditation techniques. Professor Mark...
Who gives first aid to the first aider?
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a recognised education and training programme that started in Australia in 2001 and its practice has spread to countries including the United Kingdom and Canada. According to MHFA England, its core aim is “achieved by delivering...
Mental health and finances
One of the possible symptoms of a mental health condition, e.g. bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder, especially during periods of hypomania or mania, is overspending. Hypomania and mania are periods of over-active and excitable behaviour that have a...