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Three Reasons Why I Think Everyone Should Try Therapy (And Two Reasons You Shouldn't)

18/10/2019

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Have you been thinking about therapy? If so, this is the blog post for you - three reasons that I think it would be good for everyone to try it, and two reasons that you absolutely shouldn't.

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How Do I Help?

11/10/2019

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My best friend is a great guy. I've written about him before, and when I told him I was starting a blog I asked him for ideas. One of the things he came back to me with was "how can I identify people who are struggling and what can I do to help?" This post is for him, and for those of you out there who might not struggle with your mental health but know someone who does.

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Three Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy in Autumn

4/10/2019

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It's October! The nights are drawing in, it's getting cooler and darker on a morning, and pumpkin spice-flavoured items are literally everywhere. Love it or hate it, you might need a little extra help to manage your mental health in autumn - here's a blog post to make sure you get it.

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What I've Learned Working In Chronic Pain

27/9/2019

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My previous post explaining chronic pain (and my post about how to manage it) were quite popular, so this week I'm bringing you more of my reflections on working with people who are struggling with chronic pain.

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Can I Practice What I Preach?

20/9/2019

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This weeks blog post is a bit different - it's a personal reflection on practising what I preach, namely self care and taking time for yourself!

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University Mental Health Survival Guide

13/9/2019

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It's *mumble* years since I started university, but I still remember how stressful and exciting it was. But how are you supposed to cope with it all if you're struggling with your mental health? I've got some tips.

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Simple Things

6/9/2019

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Whilst extravagant things are interesting, we seem to have lost some of our ability to enjoy smaller, more simple things - and our happiness has suffered in the process. Read on for my defence of the simple things in life.

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Spotlight on: OCD

30/8/2019

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This week we're going to look at Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD for short. What is it, how does it affect people, and what can you do about it if you're struggling? Read below the line break to find out.

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The Worst Advice I’ve Been Given as a Clinical Psychologist

23/8/2019

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Last week we looked at the best advice I've been given in my time as a clinical psychologist. But that advice has been balanced with some things that I don't feel are as helpful, so here are my thoughts on the worst advice I've been given as a clinical psychologist.

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The Best Advice I’ve Been Given as a Clinical Psychologist

16/8/2019

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It's fast coming up to the time of year where bright-eyed postgraduates with big dreams of changing the world start their Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training courses. Inspired by that fact, I thought I'd do a post of some of the best advice I've been given over my years as a clinical psychologist.

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