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The positive impact of sleep on our mental and physical health
Never underestimate the power of a good night’s sleep. Beauty sleep is a real thing, according to researchers who have shown that people who miss out on sleep do appear less attractive to others. According to a study, a couple…
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Compulsive shopping and spending: Are these habits signs of shopping addiction?
Spending money is a necessity of life. Whether it’s your daily shop or a treat for the week, shopping has a pleasurable effect on the brain. But when does retail therapy, become a retail obsession? And, what can you do…
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Nature & Mental Health
Spending time in the great outdoors can have a positive effect on your mental wellbeing. Do you ever feel more positive after a long walk in the countryside? Or, if you’re more adventurous, after a hike? That’s the harmonious relationship…
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Looking After Yourself at Christmas
Although Christmas is a joyous time of year – for some it can be overwhelming. It is certainly not uncommon to feel drained around the holiday season. If you suffer from anxiety, depression, stress or addiction Christmas can trigger your…
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Carers Rights
In recognition of Carers Rights Day, we have created an article outlining our constant support to all carers and support workers throughout the world. Carers carry out an amazing job, and without them - the lives of many people wouldn’t…
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The Northern Healthcare Model of Enhanced Supported Living
Professor Kevin Gournay, our new non-executive chairman, along with Kelly Winstanley, Ashley Mancey-Johnson and Noel Tracey, have published a new article in the British Journal of Mental Health Nursing entitled “The Northern Healthcare model of enhanced living”. Abstract | Enhanced Supported…
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Animal-Assisted Mental Health Recovery
An emerging trend throughout the assistance to mental health recovery is seen in the form of animal-assisted (or pet) therapy – where animals are used to interact and help humans who are struggling with numerous mental health conditions such as…
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How to incorporate ‘self-care’ into your daily routine
We all lead busy lives and sometimes finding the time to look after yourself can be difficult. Some self-care methods can be time-consuming and hard to incorporate into our hectic day-to-day lives. Here are five small changes you can make…
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Ways that a company can help employees with learning disabilities
With knowledge and understanding of learning difficulties on the rise, more and more employers are taking note and putting into place procedures to help suffering employees. The purpose of this article is to outline how an employer can assist the…
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Some self-care tips for anxiety…
Anxiety disorders are an extremely common form of mental health problems. According to a recent study, 1 in 10 people are likely to have a ‘disabling anxiety disorder’ at some stage in their life. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depression…
