DR SARAH BLACKSHAW, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
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Looking Back...

15/11/2019

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This blog is a year old in December! To celebrate, I'm having a look back over my old blog posts, to see if anything has changed for me over the last year.

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Why We Need To Stop Fighting

8/11/2019

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Bit of a ranty blog post this week, based on some things I've been reading on social media and general societal beliefs. Warning for discussions of terminal illness and death behind the cut, as well as why I don't think you can fight your way to wellness.

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How To Be Quiet

1/11/2019

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Apologies if you're a parent looking to shush an unruly child; this isn't the post for you! Instead, I'm looking at quietening your mind in a world full of loud and colourful distractions. Read on to learn how to be quiet.

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Psychology Through Lyrics: Gothic Special

25/10/2019

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I love Halloween! It's my favourite time of year, partly because of the whole ambience of it all and partly because I'm a bit of a goth at heart. I got rid of a lot of the outward signs of this when I started to work in the NHS (purple hair and New Rock boots are generally frowned upon in clinic), but my headphones are usually blasting something dark and melancholy. This week, after my 1975 post, another fun blog post showcasing some of my favourite goth-y bands and their lyrics!

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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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