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With therapy and social support, children and adults who experienced child sexual abuse can regain a sense of control over their lives.

In a world that often celebrates extroversion, it’s easy to overlook the quieter voices around us. While outgoing individuals might naturally draw attention, the silent ones can sometimes fad…

When you meet someone you like, make it obvious.

People generally say its good to be kind but why? Read why it is important to be kind and what are benefits of kindness.

We have to care for ourselves to be able to care for others.

By Dr. David Laing Dawson We have made two big mistakes in the care of the mentally ill over the past 50 years. The first was transferring care from the Provincial Psychiatric Hospitals to the Gene…

Eden Pohle I can never get a great grasp of what people think about me. It has always seemed crazy how we each have our own lives, we see other people and develop our own perception of them, but I …

Toxic Positivity. Everywhere you turn, there is another vlogger boasting about their glamorous life on social media, showing off her pristine kitchen as she neatly organizes her fridge with plastic…

How writing out my thoughts has helped me. Over the past few years when I am overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions, especially if my thoughts begin to cause anxiety and mood changes, I will grab m…

The Four Ingredients for a Good Night's Sleep 💤

Kitty Westin's TedTalk in which she shares her personal story to help break the stigma around discussing mental illness.

Doctors have long dealt with perceived threats to their careers if they are open about mental illness and addiction. Now about two dozen states are changing licensing forms to lessen the stigma.

This year, Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week takes place from 5th – 11th February and so I wanted to highlight some of the work being done to support students at Queen Mary. As a Se…

Time to Talk Day is an awareness day run by the charity MIND promoting the importance of talking about our mental health. We are reposting this blog in time for this year’s Time to Talk Day w…

Looking for a starting point to improve your wellbeing? Here’s 5 for you!

The importance of diversifying our relationships

In life’s unpredictable journey, there are moments when the weight of challenges can dim even the brightest spark within us. The sensation of losing hope is a formidable adversary, capable of…

Can adoption pose mental health risks for the adopted children? Well, research suggests it can, but how does that happen? Let's discuss the same in the post.

You generally don’t hear much about people who have cancer who fail to get treatment. Cancer is the kind of incentive that makes getting treatment, let’s just say… a priority.…

Of the many, many, many things addiction takes from us, it’s perhaps boundaries that are the hardest to re-establish, but they are among the most important.

Policymakers must focus on long-term structural changes in order to reduce the negative interactions of people with mental health disabilities with police.

Inequality mental health - Andy Bell reflects on a recent peer research study and shares his thoughts on mental health and inequalities.

Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others.

Whether or not we struggle with mental, physical or emotional challenges, a strong support system is critical to help us navigate life's ups and downs.