Men’s mental health has been described as a “silent crisis”. One in every eight men is struggling with a common mental health problem, such as depression or anxiety and men tend to feel more dissatisfied with their lives than women. “Crisis” certainly does not seem like an exageration when considering male suicide rates. Men are…
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When we fear something, we often avoid it. This is a useful tactic when there are good reasons to be afraid, for example, if we came across a bear in the woods! But sometimes we avoid things that are not a serious threat. When we avoid things, we might feel less anxious in the short…
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We all worry about our health from time-to-time. We see somebody on television with a serious health condition and suddenly worry whether we have the same condition. Worrying about our health can sometimes be useful. It can push us to make positive lifestyle changes; such as exercising more frequently or eating healthier food. For some…
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Most of us worry about things from time-to-time; such as finances, relationships, and work. When we worry, we might also notice some physical changes in our bodies. We sweat more than usual, our mouths become dry and our heart begins to race. This kind of anxiety is a normal response to many things that happen…
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Most of us know that a poor diet is bad for our physical health. What is less well known is the negative impact that a poor diet a can have on our mental health. The brain is an organ, just like the heart, lungs, or liver. And like these other organs, the brain needs the…
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Lots of things can make us stressed. Relationship problems, health issues and financial difficulties, to name a few. But the largest cause of stress in our lives is work. In fact, more than half of employees report that they feel stress in the work place. Stress can manifest in a variety of different ways. You…
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It is well recognised that exercise has a wide range of benefits for our physical health . In fact, some experts have even gone as far as saying that “if exercise was a pill, everybody would be taking it”. But what is less well recognised is the positive impact that exercise can have on our…
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It’s the beginning of another New Year. For many people, this is a time for New Year’s Resolutions. You may be planning to get fitter, spend more time with friends, or learn a new hobby. But sticking to these plans is easier said than done, so what can we do to improve our chances? Goal-setting…
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The first semester has just begun at universities around the U.K, and that means thousands of young students will be moving away from home to begin their university studies. University life can be exciting, enriching, and full of opportunities, but it can also be difficult and stressful. Whilst at university, it can often feel like…
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Panic attacks can be frightening, upsetting, and disabling experiences. Roughly 1 in 4 people will experience a panic attack at some point in their lifetime (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1958997/). For many of these people, panic attacks are a regular occurrence, interfering in most aspects of their lives. But there is treatment available that can help with panic attacks;…
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