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?
Mental Health
<p>This tag will be used to quickly find posts that relate to Mental Health. Which may include personal accounts as well as advice and information on the subject</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?
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?
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
How Do I Stop Sabotaging Myself?
Reading Time: 7 minutes A collection of tips, tricks, and life hacks to help you get over your sabotaging behaviours, so you can create a better quality of life for yourself
Why Do I Sabotage Myself?
Reading Time: 10 minutes There are a number of different ways we can sabotage ourselves, affecting our quality of life. But what exactly are they and am I doing them?