Wellbeing blog

Introversion and social anxiety are often confused due to their similarities. But introversion is a personality trait, whereas social anxiety is a mental health issue.

If you find yourself losing your temper often, feeling ashamed of how you act when you’re angry or your anger is hurting your relationships, it could be time to ask yourself if you have a problem.

Struggling with the emotional side of cancer? A cancer diagnosis can turn your whole life upside down, so it’s not surprising that it can have a huge impact on your mental health.

Watching a friend or family member struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be incredibly tough.

Making the decision to come out to your family can be nerve wracking. Even if your loved ones are supportive and open minded, it still takes courage to open up and be vulnerable.

Half of new mums have intrusive thoughts after their child is born, and sometimes, this can be a sign of postnatal anxiety, depression or OCD.

Guilt is a universal emotion. It’s uncomfortable - and sometimes distressing - to reflect on our poorer choices and failures, what they say about us and what we could have done differently.

Death is a natural part of life, but for many of us, it’s an uncomfortable thought.

Many teenagers have a hard time with exam pressure, so as a parent, it can be really useful to be able to spot the signs of stress so that you can help your child if they’re low-key struggling.

Do you ever feel like your mind is on a high alert setting? You might just assume that feeling on edge is normal, or even dismiss it as a personality trait, but it can be a sign of hypervigilance.

When everyone around you seems to be looking forward to spring days, it can lead you to question yourself and ask “what’s wrong with me?” Remember, we all react to things differently and it’s okay not to be okay.

It’s not unusual to be anxious about your child’s well-being and to want to be in control of their care. However, when you won’t let anyone else help or contribute, this can be a problem.