Alcoholism in the household – the mental health impact
Kieran describes how scars associated with a childhood spent living with an alcoholic parent came to a head later in life.
The healing power of music in affective and neurological disorders
While awareness of the power of music to move and transport people is common, less recognition exists for the truly transformative therapeutic potential of music.
Imposter Syndrome: “to feel like a fake in the company of others can be lonely”
Michael O'Sullivan, a CBT therapist in the Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, discusses Imposter Syndrome and the mechanisms behind it.
Psychiatrist pioneers much-needed mental health project for Nepal’s young people
Dr David Sims, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, has created and implemented a project to support mentally ill young people in Nepal.
What is CBT+? The therapy combining traditional and third-wave approaches
CBT therapist Michael O'Sullivan meets Fiona Kennedy, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who has developed a type of CBT which blends its standard form with third-wave approaches.
Depression or schizophrenia? Black patients more likely to be misdiagnosed
Researchers have examined the medical records of more than 1,600 people at a community behavioral clinic in the US.
Tampon Tax will fund peer support initiatives for women with mental health problems
After being allocated £.18m from the Tampon Tax Fund generated from the VAT on sanitary products, Mind and Agenda are set to launch peer support initiatives for women. More than…
Seeking private mental health support was an act of pure desperation
Jessica Murray reflects upon supporting her friend, Frankie, through the journey of seeking mental health support. After feeling failed by the NHS, they looked towards private options.
Schizophrenia’s ‘genetic test’- patients who may be hearing voices could be misled under new plans
Influential psychiatrists last week called on the NHS to make a faux schizophrenia test available to patients and their families. The condition has never been demonstrated to be genetic, but it’s proving inconvenient…
How to manage mother’s day when your relationship isn’t as you want
So, you know that you are going to spend some time with your mum, or the equivalent figure in your life. But what if you are not looking forward to this day…
