Mental Health

Feeling stressed or down isn’t fun, but that doesn’t automatically mean you’re dealing with a mental illness. Stress and sadness are part of life, but how do you know if you’re dealing with something more serious? It’s easy to overthink or downplay what you’re going through, so it’s important to figure out the difference between…

The signs of poor mental health aren’t always easy to spot, even in your partner. Everyone has days when they’re feeling a bit down and not their best selves, but if it becomes a pattern, it could be a sign that depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues are taking root. If you notice your…

Thinking about going to therapy can feel like a big step that comes with plenty of questions and maybe even a bit of hesitation. It’s normal to be sceptical, especially if you’ve never experienced it before or if the idea of talking about your feelings with a stranger seems daunting. Maybe you’re wondering if therapy…

We’ve all had those moments when we start thinking about life, our purpose, and the big questions we can never quite answer. Sometimes, these thoughts pop up when you’re lying in bed at 3 a.m., or when you’re sitting quietly with your coffee. Maybe it’s that sense of being adrift, questioning everything, and feeling like…

Living with an invisible illness is like carrying a weight that no one can see—yet it’s still heavy, and it’s still very real. Whether you have a condition like chronic pain, fatigue, or mental health struggles, the challenges that come with it can affect your mental health in ways that other people might not fully…

Loneliness isn’t just feeling a bit down—it’s becoming a widespread issue, especially in the UK. More people than ever report feeling disconnected and isolated, and it’s not just older generations dealing with this problem. The rise in loneliness — which according to the Campaign to End Loneliness effects more than 3.7 million people in the…

Anxiety has a sneaky way of making us believe things that simply aren’t true. When it’s at its worst, it distorts our perceptions and fills our minds with doubts, fears, and worries. The good news is that once you recognise these lies, you can challenge them and replace them with truths that help you regain…

Gen Z gets a bad rep (usually by older generations) for a lot of their perspectives and approaches to life, but they’re actually making major waves in how we talk about and approach mental health. They’re challenging old norms, breaking down barriers, and doing things differently in a way that benefits both their generation and…

When you’re feeling down, there’s this natural tendency to look for ways to lift your mood. You think that if you just do this one thing, everything will get better. Maybe it’s that one thing you’ve seen on social media or something you’ve heard about in a self-help book. But the reality is, sometimes those…

For decades, men’s mental health was barely acknowledged in public conversations. If it came up, it was often through tragic statistics, sombre awareness campaigns, or clinical warnings. Rarely was it discussed as something everyday, human, and changeable, and almost never was it something men were encouraged to talk about themselves. However, that’s changing. Slowly, but…