There is a wealth of literature available suggesting that a lack of sleep can have both short and long term effects on an individuals health. Recent research from Freeman et al (2017) provides strong evidence that insomnia is a causal factor in the occurrence of psychotic experiences and other mental health problems. This research wasContinue reading “More than a bad night’s sleep- the impact of sleep on your mental health.”
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Blogbites: Do you!
We are into the second week in January and it can be a difficult time of year for a lot of people. Perhaps you have given up on the New Years resolution or are struggling getting back to work after the Christmas break. Perhaps like many you didn’t even have a Christmas break. .Social mediaContinue reading “Blogbites: Do you!”
Part 4: Low Self Esteem & how it is maintained
In this section we will look at how low self esteem and the negative core beliefs introduced in part 3 are maintained.
Learning to ‘like’ yourself.
Do you reach for your phone first thing in the morning? Last thing at night? When you find yourself laughing out loud, spending time with friends or taking in a nice view is your first thought I should share this? If so you might find this interesting.
Blogbites: Get what you need
Sometimes we feel guilty when we don’t get ‘things’ done. When we aren’t productive or we don’t achieve goals in the way that we hoped, we can feel annoyed or disappointed. It’s important to remember that sometimes when we get side tracked, distracted or just take time out, that it can be our mind andContinue reading “Blogbites: Get what you need”
Dr Patricia Barber 