The sadness paradox: how sad music can relieve a depressed mind
Some people are more drawn to 'sad' music than others. For many…
The Office of National Statistics reports on rates of depression during the pandemic
This week the Office of National Statistics have released some concerning findings…
How the unreal world of the pandemic has impacted dissociative symptoms
The pandemic has affected many people with existing mental health problems, many…
Forest bathing: how returning to the trees can decrease symptoms of anxiety
Shinrin-yoku or, forest bathing has been a long-standing part of Japanese culture…
Psilocybin, depression and a new era of treatment
This month, the Centre for Psychedelic Research has once again published some…
“Climb your mind” The relationship between mental adversity and the mountains
Alex Fitzgerald started the charity Joe's Giants in 2020, in memoriam of…
For the music industry to recover, the mental health of musicians needs to be prioritised
The looming mental health crisis in the music industry has since compounded…
Cold-water swimming is the latest must try for improving wellbeing and mental health
One of the past year’s longest lasting trends turned therapeutic saviour has…
Childhood experiences of powerlessness leave their legacy
Michael O'Sullivan, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, discusses how childhood trauma affects adult…
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…