COVID has become an extremely emotional, political and contentious issue within our community. Yet, regardless of the wildly differing views surrounding COVID laws, science and politics, we must all agree on one thing – no-one’s health should be at risk (physical or...
We keep hearing the narrative that technology (gaming and social media in particular) is ‘ruining lives’. Can this be true, when so much of our lives is now intrinsically linked to technology? Studies on the effects of technology on the brain, mood and mental health...
Does being in and out (and in and out) of lock down feel like a terrible game of Whack A Mole (where you’re the poor mole)? You’re not alone. Both the lock down and the pandemic itself are taking their toll on many, many people’s mental health. As we deal with the...
What is PTSD? While there is growing awareness around trauma and PTSD, there is still more work to be done in understanding complex trauma and C-PTSD. Trauma is generally considered to be an individual’s response to a singular traumatic event (e.g. an assault,...
What is self-care? Self-care involves practices, routines and rituals which we undertake to care for and maintain all aspects of our own individual wellbeing. Self-care practices can look different for everyone. Our self-care needs may differ from those of others....
