Wellbeing blog

This year’s World Mental Health Day theme is ‘Mental health in an unequal world’. The 2021 campaign raises awareness of urgent actions that must be taken for everyone to access the mental healthcare they need.

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts that can pop into our heads without warning, at any time, and can often be disturbing or even distressing.

We often find there are things people hear or believe about CBT that don’t reflect reality such as 'I will be better after one session'. Here are some of the most common assumptions we come across – and the facts.

What comes to mind when you think about PTSD? For those experiencing it, understanding how the disorder works can help with managing symptoms.

We all know about the special bond that exists between humans and their pets. People can lose pets for a number of reasons – not only due to them dying. Find out some ways to

Did you know that CBT is recommended by the NHS and NICE as a way of helping to manage chronic pain? We explain how it works.

Whether you’re a fresher, or you’re going back to campus for the first time in ages, the excitement of being at university might well be mixed with feelings of anxiety or low mood.

Have you ever suddenly jolted awake in the middle of the night with your heart pounding? Or do you wake in the morning feeling a sense of dread, or immediately overwhelmed by stress?

Trying to explain intrusive thoughts is a bit like trying to explain daydreams or our imaginations. Why do we have these intrusive thoughts? What we can do about them if they need to be addressed?

The pandemic has caused some people to experience work-related burnout – and not only those in professions such as nursing, who obviously remain under incredible pressure.