Mental health difficulties do not just affect the person with the diagnosis. As with any health condition, it is likely that there will be an impact on friends, family, loved ones and colleagues. Mental Illness is commonly misunderstood and sadly still carries a lot of stigma. The person you are supporting may feel uncomfortable talking […]
Symptom archives:
Relaxation
Relaxation is an important skill for both maintaining and improving emotional and physical health. Using relaxation techniques can decrease both muscle tension and feelings of emotional distress. Relaxation is a mentally active process that leaves the body and mind feeling relaxed, calm and focused. There are many different types of relaxation techniques and no single […]
Parenting with a mental health difficulty
If you have a child who is affected by mental health issues, it can be very stressful and you may feel out of control at times. However, there are some specific self-help strategies that you can use to reduce your worry and to improve the emotional health of your child. Common mental health issues include […]
Men’s emotional health
Men often experience emotional distress differently to some women. Many people think that feeling sad or tearful is the main sign of depression but often this is not the case. Feeling angry, frustrated, having regular headaches, muscle pains or digestive problems are all common symptoms of low mood and for men, that’s often what they […]
First time parents
Becoming a new parent can be an exciting and nerve-racking time, but as a new parent you may not always experience feelings of joy at the beginning. The baby blues. New mothers usually get the baby blues in the first two weeks following childbirth. This is generally regarded as normal affecting as many as 8 […]