When did self-care become unfashionable? I think self-care became lost when the lines became blurred. Do we really know what self-care is? I think we have become confused with the difference between self-care and self-pampering/indulgence. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with a little self-indulgence…we all enjoy a couple of glasses of wine after a long day at work, a manicure, or that top we didn’t really need. Although these things give us temporary satisfaction,

An interview with Jake Tarvis. Adjusting to medication, managing side effects and returning to work after a period of absence can be extremely daunting. After being signed off from work, Jake shares his back to work experience with us. Sharing such experiences is extremely courageous and we encourage others to share their back to work journeys with us! So you have just completed your first full time week back to work. Congratulations! How are you feeling? Yes I’ve returned to

I’m sorry, it’s over. It’s not you but it’s me. I’ve grown, i’m different and I want better things. I’ve reached a new place where I need to assess what’s good and what’s bad. Let’s face it, there’s nothing good that comes from this relationship. You’ve been constant, you’re always there, on this I cannot fault you. But your presence has become crippling and paralyses me with fear. I knew when it began getting out of control, I knew you were following me, stalking me, whereve

"It’s okay not to be okay. We are human, not super human." Since early 2014 I have had the privilege of providing a platform for those who wish to share their journeys. The stories shared have helped others feel less alone, and helped to educate those who wish to learn more about mental health, and there is a lot to learn. Mental health is an umbrella term used to categories anything emotional and psychological. If you’ve ever experienced stress, anxiety, depression or even h

I am a professional remedial hypnotist and what I discuss here in this article is built on my understanding through my training and the work that I have done with an ever increasing number of people. Mental health is a sensitive subject. Your mental health is very personal. Each of us has a very different experience of mental health yet many treatments can be very generic. Some generic treatments can be successful with some people. I can’t help thinking sometimes though that