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15Sep

Does Therapy Benefit Individuals with Dementia?

Dan Fitzpatrick

dementia, elderly, family, illness

Therapists

Dementia can be a difficult diagnosis, with a host of symptoms that are challenging for the individual and for their family members. Counsellor Daniel Fitzpatrick, who works with individuals with dementia and their families, explores how therapy can help.
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15Apr

Cancer, Survivorship, and Self-Isolation for the Most Vulnerable

cancer, coronavirus, illness, selfcare

Therapists

Hypnotherapist Beverley Longhurst explores the complicated nature of self-isolation as a cancer survivor
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10Feb

My 100km Bike Ride to Celebrate My Life-Saving Lung Transplant

Pippa Kent

body, cancer, exercise, health, illness

Body

Pippa Kent, who was born with Cystic Fibrosis and had a life-saving lung transplant, shares the psychological impact of her journey with surgery and chronic illness
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11Dec

10 Natural Ways to Beat a Cold

Julie Silver

health, illness, nutrition, tips, wellbeing

Body

If you're struggling to banish your seasonal cold, try these ten natural methods from nutritional therapist Julie Silver
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04Dec

OurBrainBank's Patient Power Helps Empower People With Cancer

Louise Chunn

campaign, cancer, charity, health, illness

Mind

OurBrainBank, just launched in the UK, is an app that allows people with glioblastoma to track their synptoms and treatment, which helps them feel less powerless, and contributes to scientific understanding of their disease
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24Jun

The Importance of Holistic Healthcare for Mind and Body

Mind & Body Programme

health, illness, society

Body

Nearly 50% of people with a mental illness also have a long-term physical condition, but we often treat the two separately, with detrimental results, says The King's Health Partners Mind & Body Programme
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05Jun

The Psychological Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis

Vic Leeson

cancer, carer, family, illness

Therapists

Bowel cancer is relatively common, but it is treatable and curable, especially with early diagnosis. Therapist Vic Leeson shares her own experience of caring for a loved one with cancer, and offers tips for families who are affected
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23May

How Living with Endometriosis Affects Mental Health

Frances Taylor

body, chronicpain, health, illness, infertility, relationships, sex, women

Therapists

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. This painful condition can have a negative impact on mental health. Endo-aware counsellor Frances Taylor explains how therapy can help
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29Nov

When Breath Becomes Air: Why We Should All Read More About Death

Clare Simmonds

books, death, illness, mortality

Therapists

Therapist Clare Simmonds reviews Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air
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02Jul

Coping Emotionally with My Child’s Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis

Harriet Frew

health, illness, nutrition, parenting

Therapists

Finding out your child has a long-term health condition is a difficult process for any parent. Harriet Frew shares her experience with her son with type 1 diabetes
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