Addiction, also known as substance use disorder or substance abuse, is officially categorised by specialists and neuroscientists as a disease of chronic brain relapsing [1]. When someone is suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction, neural pathways and chemicals in the person’s brain will have been altered to become severely dependent on an addictive substance. […]
Read moreHave you ever fallen out with someone or had an argument and the other person hasn’t forgiven you? Perhaps they were unable to let something go that happened in the heat of the moment? It could be that you lost your temper and shouted, and the other person couldn’t forgive you for it. Interestingly, when […]
Read moreGaslighting is a form of emotional abuse that can leave the victim extremely vulnerable. Unfortunately, it’s more common than you might realise. 58% of people report having been gaslit at work.[1] It was also reported that 84% of women felt their concerns weren’t listened to or taken seriously, and they felt gaslit by a GP.[2] […]
Read moreThroughout the world, users of cannabis swear by its therapeutic effects in the treatment for anxiety. In the UK, 1.4 million people use cannabis to self-medicate.[1] The amount of scientific studies linked to the potential health benefits are increasing and there’s a lot of anecdotal evidence to be found whether online or when talking to people […]
Read moreThe fear of failure is also known as atychiphobia. It can lead to overwhelming anxiety, extreme worry, and unhealthy thoughts in connection to the pursuit of goals. Often, it’s very much linked to the core belief that many people have that they aren’t “good enough”. When the idea of failure or the thought that you have […]
Read moreCost of Living’s Impact on UK Students’ Mental Health [INFOGRAPHIC] The stress of the cost-of-living crisis is unravelling throughout society. Everyone’s impacted. At one end, there are those cancelling holidays, at the other people are counting pennies for their electric top-up cards. Students are also feeling the serious and worrying impact of the cost-of-living crisis. […]
Read moreIt is a concerning fact that suicide has been among the leading causes of death in the U.S. for decades. Many warned that the pandemic could lead to the “perfect storm” of factors that would prompt a further, sharper increase in the steadily rising suicide rates. The economic stressors that come with closed businesses and […]
Read moreWhat is the Link Between Serotonin and Depression? Many people struggling with depression find themselves searching for a natural remedy for this common mood disorder – one that doesn’t involve medication with potentially worrying side effects or expensive therapy sessions. One potential lifeline is serotonin, a chemical produced within the body which is often linked […]
Read moreHow Child Abuse Affects Adult Survivors When a child under 18 is intentionally harmed by an adult or another child, this is known as child abuse. This abuse can be physical, sexual or emotional and can involve neglect, grooming or other practices such as female genital mutilation. Child abuse may be a one-off incident, or […]
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