Why Do I Say “I’m Fine” When Actually I’m Not?
Reading Time: 5 minutes “I’m fine” is a well-known code for not being fine, so why do we say it and why do we ignore this unwritten code when someone else uses it?
General
<p>This archive (general) will house every blog post I have or will publish that. For the purpose of spreading knowledge about psychology and mental health</p>
What’s The Truth About Intrusive Thoughts?
Reading Time: 9 minutes Intrusive thoughts are something we all have to live with but are they always negative, and can intrusive thoughts be useful?
Suicidal Episode At University
Reading Time: 5 minutes The stresses of life and study, combined with poor mental health and a lack of proper university and mental health support, lead me to a suicidal episode
Hikikomori: Social Anxiety Or Modern-Day Hermits?
Reading Time: 7 minutes Hikikomori is an interesting phenomenon that mainly exists in Japan, but what exactly is hikikomori and what can we learn from it?
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 what are the pros and cons of telling them?
What To Do When Your Cries For Help Are Ignored
Reading Time: 7 minutes We often reach out with cries for help when we’re most in need of support, but what can you do if no one listens to those cries?
Is The Secret To Therapy The Therapeutic Relationship?
Reading Time: 4 minutes The success of therapy could boil down to the success of the therapeutic relationship and the rapport built during counselling sessions
Adapting Motivational Interviewing For Self-Help
Reading Time: 6 minutes Motivational interviewing provides therapists techniques to support clients to promote change, but can these be adapted into a self-help method?
What Are The Types Of Dyslexia?
Reading Time: 6 minutes There are many different types of dyslexia and knowing these could help you identify them in yourself or others, so adaptations can be made
Human Rights In Healthcare
Reading Time: 7 minutes Human rights have been applied to health care in most countries. Knowing and understanding these rights will help you get the healthcare you need