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<p>This archive will house all the blog posts that relate to Advice, whether it be from one of my Twitter advice posts or just something I created from my research</p>

How To Be An Effective Mental Health Ally

March 26, 2021November 25, 2020 by Unwanted Life
A group of people reaching in to fist bump as a team gesture to represent - How To Be An Effective Mental Health Ally

Reading Time: 8 minutes This article provides ways for you to become a mental health ally for yourself and others so we can make society better for everyone

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, Mental Health (Personal)Tags Advice, Coping Strategies, Me, Mental Health, Support54 Comments

Ask Twice To Support People Who Might Want To Talk

March 26, 2021November 18, 2020 by Unwanted Life
The image spilt in two down the middle with the left image being of a promo picture of a scientist covered in toxic liquid which was created by Time To Chane for their Ask Twice To Support People Who Might Want To Talk campaign. The right image is of a couple sitting together outside, talking

Reading Time: 6 minutes The campaign to Ask Twice is a movement to get people talking more openly about mental health, so why not see how you can do this to help

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Mental Health (Personal)Tags Advice, Me, Men's Health, Mental Health61 Comments

Christmas: The Ultimate Mental Health Gift Guide

March 26, 2021November 11, 2020 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a collection of presents on a table to represent - Christmas: The Ultimate Mental Health Gift Guide

Reading Time: 5 minutes Struggling with gift ideas? Then why not check out these gift ideas designed to help you practice self-care and look after your wellbeing

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Mental Health88 Comments

A Fantastic DIY Self-Care And Wellness Interventions Jar

March 30, 2021November 4, 2020 by Unwanted Life
A pair of hands reaching for a jar overflowing with fairy lights to represent A Fantastic DIY Self-Care And Wellness Interventions Jar

Reading Time: 5 minutes A great self-care crafting activity is to DIY your own self-care jar to randomise your self-care. Read this article to find out how

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Cancer, Coping Strategies, Men's Health, Mental Health, Physical Health90 Comments

Beat: How Their Eating Disorders Web Chat Works

April 8, 2021October 21, 2020 by Unwanted Life
A picture of a white man using his smartphone to access Beat Eating Disorders webchat service represent the topic of the article - Beat: How Their Eating Disorders Web Chat Works

Reading Time: 7 minutes Beat offer support for people who suffer from, or suspect they might suffer from, an eating disorder. One of their resources is live web chat

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Mental Health (Personal), ReviewTags Eating Disorders, Me, Men's Health, Mental Health, Mental Health Trust37 Comments

Graded Exposure: The Ultimate Method To Tackle Fears

April 7, 2021October 14, 2020 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white woman doing indoor rock-climbing to represent the topic of the article - Graded Exposure: The Ultimate Method To Tackle Fears

Reading Time: 9 minutes Graded exposure is a CBT method designed to tackle fears and anxieties, which I’ve turned into a self-help workbook so you can do it at home

Categories Advice, Facts And Figures, General, Me, Mental Health, Mental Health (Personal), TherapyTags Coping Strategies, Intrusive Thoughts, Me, Mental Health, Mental Health Trust, Psychotic Episode, Therapy63 Comments

Is Gaming Good For Your Mental Health And Wellbeing?

April 8, 2021October 7, 2020 by Unwanted Life
A picture of two white people playing a football game on the PS3 on a flat screen TV to represent the topic of the article - Is Gaming Good For Your Mental Health And Wellbeing

Reading Time: 14 minutes Gaming is a $134.9 billion (US) industry, so its reach into our lives is global, but is that a good thing or not?

Categories Addiction, Advice, Facts And Figures, General, Me, Mental Health, Mental Health (Personal)Tags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Criticism, Me, Mental Health87 Comments

What’s The Truth About Intrusive Thoughts?

March 30, 2021September 16, 2020 by Unwanted Life
A picture chosen to represent intrusive thoughts of a young Asian woman looking out of a window with a though bubble above their head which says "What's The Truth About Intrusive Thoughts?"

Reading Time: 9 minutes Intrusive thoughts are something we all live with but they’re now always negative with this article showing how these thoughts can be useful

Categories Advice, Facts And Figures, General, Me, Mental Health, Mental Health (Personal)Tags Advice, Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Depression, Intrusive Thoughts, Me, Mental Health65 Comments

Mental Health: Should You Inform Your Workplace?

March 30, 2021August 26, 2020 by Unwanted Life
A group of people in an office gather around for a presentation and brain storming session to represent the topic of the article - Mental Health: Should You Inform Your Workplace

Reading Time: 9 minutes The worry about informing your workplace about your mental health can be immense, so this article outlines the pros and cons of telling them

Categories Advice, Facts And Figures, General, Health, Me, Mental Health, Mental Health (Personal)Tags Advice, BPD, Complaints, Experience, Mental Health, Stigma65 Comments

What To Do When Your Cries For Help Are Ignored

March 30, 2021August 19, 2020 by Unwanted Life
A black woman sitting against her bed crying to represent the topic of the article - What To Do When Your Cries For Help Are Ignored

Reading Time: 8 minutes We often reach out with cries for help when we’re most in need of support, but here’s what can you do if no one listens to those cries

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, Mental Health (Personal)Tags Coping Strategies, Me, Mental Health72 Comments
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