Are you one of the 90% of women who experience imposter syndrome? In 2019, a study by learning and development training provider, The Hub Events, found this huge number of women were feeling inadequate or incompetent at work and 73% felt they didn’t deserve their current success. Fast-forward through a pandemic, working from home and […]
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'Stress made my brain go "pop" and triggered a psychotic breakdown'
Working in the property department of a bank, Sarah Tait, 33, was used to the stress of being busy. But when she attempted to juggle her job along with planning her wedding and buying a home, everything came crashing down. The prolonged period of stress, coupled with a desire for everything to be perfect, triggered […]
This thread on “under working” calls out the one thing we get wrong about burnout
Written by Amy Beecham Burnout isn’t just something that happens at work, as this clever Instagram post rightfully points out. In 2021, post-pandemic, being burnt out is something we’ve gotten good at self-diagnosing. Burnout has been tagged over 3 million times on Instagram and Tik Toks sharing advice on what burnout can look like, and […]
These are the happiest cities in the UK to live and work
The coronavirus pandemic has made us reevaluate what’s important in life – and being happy is now top of the list for many. However, there are so many different areas of our lives that bring us happiness – from family and friends, to work and hobbies. Also where we are living can be a key […]
Children's exposure to parental assault on a sibling associated with mental health issues
A national study from the University of New Hampshire shows children who witness the abuse of a brother or sister by a parent can be just as traumatized as those witnessing violence by a parent against another parent. Such exposure is associated with mental health issues like depression, anxiety and anger. When we hear about […]
How to release ‘pent-up’ emotions in a healthy and productive way
Are you feeling emotionally ‘pent-up’ after the stress of the last year? Here’s how to find a sense of release, according to a psychotherapist. Out of all the things we deal with as humans, our emotions are some of the most complex. Not only are they the driving force behind many of our daily decisions […]
World Suicide Prevention Day: What to do if you suspect someone is suicidal
Today, September 10, 2021, is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is a time to raise awareness about preventing suicide – on a cultural and individual level. To mark the day, our mental health podcast, Mentally Yours, has released a special episode exploring how to help someone who is suicidal – and why it’s so important […]
Communal leisure activities of young people can have positive effects on mental health
Communal leisure activities in youth can have positive and far-reaching effects on mental health, according to a new study by the University of Oulu, Finland. A research group of experts in psychiatry and health sciences investigated the association of leisure activities of young people aged 15-16 with later psychiatric morbidity. According to the study, socially […]
Try these simple meditation techniques to help you relax
We all have busy, stressful lives – and on top of that, we have been living through a pandemic for the best part of two years. That’s a lot to handle. So, if you feel your stress levels rising, or find it hard to feel calm – that isn’t surprising. When so much of life […]
I want to be able to cry in public without facing judgement
There’s nothing like the sweet release of a good cry. During lockdown, from the comfort of home, I let my tears fall at the slightest thing – and it felt good. Pregnant for most of the first lockdown, with work to do and a toddler to entertain, I found myself shedding buckets unexpectedly. At first […]