More than a bad night’s sleep- the impact of sleep on your mental health.

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.”

Depression ; Recognising the signs.

It is estimated that 1 in every 4 people experience a significantly depressed mood at some point in their lifetime. It can affect any person at different stages in life. Depression is commonly used to describe sadness, frustration and disappointment in everyday language. However, clinical depression differs from these periods off low mood because itContinue reading “Depression ; Recognising the signs.”

Panic (part 2); Helping someone experiencing a panic attack

This grounding exercise can be helpful if you are with someone who is experiencing a panic attack. Along with helping them understand the physiological aspects of their panic attack this grounding exercise encourages them to pay attention to their surroundings and evaluate if there is a threat by naming out loud; 5️⃣ Five things youContinue reading “Panic (part 2); Helping someone experiencing a panic attack”