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Bipolar Disorder
23rd August 2019
Bipolar disorder is the fourth most common mental illness worldwide and in 2013 there were 4 million cases of mood disorders (including bipolar) in the UK but what is bipolar? What are the symptoms? And what can be done to those help living with bipolar and what treatments are available?What Is Bipolar? Bipolar is a mental condition that affects moods and people with the illness can have episodes
Mental Health Calendar
19th August 2019
Whats happening in terms of mental health through 2019 February Time to talk day – first week in Feb – possibly 6th/7th Eating disorders awareness week – 25th Feb – 3rd March Childrens mental health week – 4th – 10th March University mental health day – 7th World bipolar day – 30th April Stress awareness month UK maternal mental health matters awareness week – 29th April
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - OCD
13th August 2019
OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects approximately 1-2% of the UK’s population, which is approximately 675,300 people, but what is OCD? What are the symptoms? What can be done to treat it? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that involves people having distressing, repetitive and obsessive thoughts which can lead to compulsive behaviours.Who Does OCD Affect?
Stress Counselling
13th August 2019
Stress In 2018, according to the Mental Health Foundation, 74% of people have felt so stressed that they have become overwhelmed and unable to cope. But what is stress? How does it affect a daily routine? And what can be done to treat it? Stress is your body’s response to pressures from a life event or a situation you have experienced. Causes of stress can be far reaching and may be determined by
Depression and Anxiety Therapy
29th July 2019
There are 3 million people living in the UK that have been diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety but what is depression? How is it diagnosed? And what can be done to help coping with the illness? Everyone can feel periods of sadness but depression is different than that. Depression is feeling persistently sad for weeks or months instead of just a few days. People can look at depression and think
Children’s Counselling
29th July 2019
The Mental Health Foundation have now found that nearly 1 in 9 children and young people aged 5-16 are affected by a mental health problem. The stigma with the mental health of young people can make it hard for them to speak out and receive the help they need and deserve. Counselling for children and young people can be very helpful and can provide a safe space for them to talk about their difficulties
Anxiety Counselling
9th July 2019
It is now estimated that 7,900 adults are likely to have extreme anxiety in Salford - but what is anxiety and are there different kinds? Anxiety is a mental health condition which is a feeling of unease (which can be worry or fear) which affects people who can suffer on a daily basis. We all have times of stress and anxiety in our lives but when it starts to affect us on a day to day basis, support
Couple's Counselling
1st July 2019
Couple’s Counselling It can take a lot for couples to decide that they need counselling to help with their relationship, but it can be a big stepping stone to making things better. Scary statistics indicate that, “42% of marriages end in divorce”, “60% of opposite sex marriages end before the 20th wedding anniversary”, and “the length of marriage at the time of divorce being 12.2 years”.
Men’s Health Week
11th June 2019
Mental health can affect any one, any gender, race and age, however, research has shown certain mental illnesses can affect men and women differently. Men’s Health Week is used to raise awareness of men’s mental health. Stigma around men’s mental health is still around but more men are now getting help; only 36% of men access psychological therapies. However, some men fail to recognise the warning
Self Hypnosis
28th May 2019
5 Deep Breaths Technique(Diaphragmatic Breathing) Whether you use our hypnotherapy services or those of another therapist, you can also practice self hypnosis techniques to help you relax and relieve stress. This technique should be practiced daily for 5 minutes. Practicing will enhance the success of your hypnosis session. Whenever you wish to re-enter a state of relaxation, make yourself as comfortable