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08May

Humanistic Therapy Helped Me Break Harmful Relationship Patterns

Anonymous

depression, experienceoftherapy, relationships, single

Relationships

A woman in her 40s used humanistic therapy to help her accept not being in a relationship, and she learnt about what was holding her back in the process
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25Apr

My Journey with Anxiety, OCD and Depression

Rhys James

anxiety, depression, men, OCD, suicide

Soul

Rhys James shares his experience of severe anxiety, OCD and depression that led him to a suicide attempt, and how he has found the right support for him
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24Apr

Challenging Your Thoughts: Are They Helpful?

Gill Hasson

anxiety, depression, mindset, self, selfcare

Mind

Is negative self-talk weighing you down? Try Gill Hasson's simple exercise and challenge your unhelpful thinking patterns
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11Apr

How Do Depression and Anxiety Affect Concentration?

Harriet Griffey

anxiety, depression

Mind

Mental health difficulties like anxiety and depression can affect concentration, in turn affecting work and stress levels. Here are 7 simple ways to manage your mood
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21Mar

Why are Millennials Coming to Therapy?

Sally Brown

anxiety, depression, Millenials, perfectionism, society, stress, therapy

Therapists

From perfectionism to disappointment, anxiety to work stress, more millennials are coming to therapy. Sally Brown explores what makes this generation different
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07Mar

How To Keep Healthy Boundaries With a Friend in Need

Rachel Farhi

boundaries, depression, friendship, relationships

Therapists

We all want to look after our friends in need, but what if the boundaries get blurred and you end up giving too much? Rachel Farhi explains healthy boundaries and compassion fatigue
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27Feb

Talk About Your Mental Health: People Will Listen

Stephen Gillatt

addiction, depression, men, relationships

Mind

Stephen Gillatt felt too ashamed to talk to his family and friends about his mental health troubles; when he finally did, it changed his life
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07Feb

Stop Telling Me Mental Illness is the Same as Physical Illness

Anonymous

anxiety, depression

Mind

We're often urged to treat mental illness the same as physical illness; while this serves to reduce stigma, this anonymous contributor believes it ignores the self-blame and shame that accompany mental health problems.
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14Jan

The Downsides of Perfectionism

Wendy Bristow

career, depression, eatingdisorders, identity, perfectionism, self, selfcompassion, stress, student, wellbeing, work

Therapists

Perfectionism can make us good at things, but it's also linked to depression and eating disorders. Therapist Wendy Bristow has four ways you can make your perfectionist tendencies work for you
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08Jan

Do I Need Counselling?

Welldoing

anxiety, counselling, depression, psychotherapy, relationships, therapy

Mind

Therapy is becoming more common, but how do you know if it is right for you and your concerns. Read how it helps with issues from relationships to anxiety and depression
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