2nd-6th November is International Stress Awareness Week which places a focus on managing stress and mental health issues in the age of COVID-19. We’re taking this opportunity to arm you with tools and techniques for how to reduce stress and to reduce the stigma around this incredibly common condition....
It can be difficult to know what to do when someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts, as everyone thinks and expresses their thoughts differently, and can be suicidal for different reasons. According to the World Health Organisation, over 800,000 people die by suicide each year. Therefore, providing support is important, as it can sometimes be the difference between life and death....
With a rapidly ageing population, the pressure on us is becoming ever greater. We are not only expected to raise families but also maintain a career, relationships, social life, and care for elderly family members. In 2019 there were 8.8 million carers in the UK alone – and this number will continue to rise each year as our ageing population lives longer and longer. In this post we look at how to look after yourself as a carer....
Prior to the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there were over 8.2 million cases of diagnosed anxiety in the UK. Now, however, there are likely to be many more, what with the restrictions, lack of social interactions, and disruption to normal life experienced throughout lockdown. If you’ve noticed a change in your mental health and you’re not sure what it could be, here are seven signs to help you identify if your symptoms relate to anxiety....
Can a technology detox improve your mental health? Technology plays a big part in modern life, including the way we work, our social lives, and what we get up to in our spare time. Today’s world is so centred around technology that it can be difficult to escape it, but it is important for your mental and physical health to take a break every now and then. ...
Do you feel like social isolation is taking its toll? Are you worried about your mental health during the coronavirus lockdown? Here at The London Psychiatry Centre we feel that coronavirus and its impact on mental health is something society should be talking about more. In this blog post, Dr Rafael Euba explains how to look after your mental wellbeing during lockdown. ...
Whilst a little stress can be a good thing – it can motivate us to do better – there are times when it can become too much and can impact on daily life, mental health, and emotional wellbeing. April marks stress awareness month here in the UK, so we thought we’d recognise the importance of stress management by providing you with practical tips for reducing stress. ...
Do I need therapy? People often mull over whether or not to seek help for a long time – sometimes until crisis point – before taking action. We take a look at how therapy can help and how to decide if it may be useful for you. ...
If you’re a parent or caregiver, you probably won’t be a stranger to temper tantrums and bad behaviour in children. Most young children will express themselves by crying, shouting or even throwing objects when they don’t get what they want. If you find that your child’s misbehaviour happens without cause, becomes unreasonably frequent or unsafe for them or other children or adults around them, including yourself, then you may need to consider that there is an underlying issue which is causing them to act out....
Depression can often make you feel disconnected and as if you are alone, but that’s often not the case. Here, we reveal 7 things psychiatrists want you to know about depression....
