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• Needle phobia

  Needle phobia also called belonephobia, aichmophobia, or trypanophobia is very common, affecting at least one in 10 people. It may be stopping you from having an important vaccination or a blood test. It is nothing to be ashamed of and simple exercises with practice can help to overcome it quickly. Watch this short video by Ciara, our CBT Therapist giving a brief overview of needle phobia: ${color}[#ff8000](OVery popular

• Coping with stress

  It’s completely normal to feel stressed or burned out, it’s important to recognise these signs or feelings and how to overcome them. It's helpful to learn how to manage stress caused by work. If you often experience feelings of stress, you might be at risk of developing a mental health problem like depression or anxiety. What is stress? HaVery popular

• Managing anxiety and worries

  Managing anxiety and worries Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. Everyone will experience anxiety at some point in their life, and this could be related to a variety of things such as: health, finances, work, school or relationships. It is also possible to feel anxious without being able to identify the cause. If you are finding yourself feeling anxious most of the time, or it is impacting on your ability to do everyday tasks, you may be experienVery popular

• Coping with low mood and depression

  Coping with low mood and depression What is low mood? Symptoms of a general low mood may include feeling: sad more tired than usual or being unable to sleep easily angry or frustrated low on confidence or self-esteem A low mood often gets better after a few days or weeks. It's usually possible to improve a low mood by making small changes in your life. For example, resolving something that's bothering you, exercising more or making sure to get adequate sleep. Most people experieVery popular

• Managing sleep

  Understanding the importance of sleep Sleep is essential for our health and well-being, yet it is estimated that 40% of the population suffer with their sleep and do not get the support that they need. How we sleep and how much sleep we need is different for all of us and changes as we get older. On average, [adults require between 7 to 9 hours of sleep a day](https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-health-issues/sleep/?WT.tsrc=Search&WT.mc_id=Sleep&gclVery popular

• Panic attacks

  What are panic attacks? Panic attacks are a type of fear response. They're an exaggeration of your body's normal response to danger, stress or excitement. During a panic attack, physical symptoms can build up very quickly. These can include: a pounding or racing heartbeat feeling faint, dizzy or light-headed feeling very hot or very cold sweating, trembling or shaking nausea (feeling sick) pain in your chest or abdomen struggling to breathe or feeling like you're choking feeSome readers

• What is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)?

  Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. What is CBT? CBT is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected, and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle. CBT aims to help you deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts. You're shown how to change these negativeSome readers

• Coping after traumatic experiences

  Coping after traumatic experiences What is trauma? Everyone has been through a stressful event in their lives. When an event causes a lot of distress, or makes us feel fearful for our or someone else’s safety, it is described as traumatic. Any situation that a person finds traumatic can cause PTSD. These can include serious road accidents, violent personal assaults, serious health problems or difficult childbirth experiences. What are some common responses? A person’s response to aSome readers

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours. It can be very distressing and significantly interfere with your life, but treatment can help you keep it under control. An obsession is an unwanted and unpleasant thought, image or urge that repeatedly enters your mind, causing feelings of anxiety, disgust or unease. A compulsion is a repetitive behaviour or mentaFew readers

• Relationship difficulties: Advice for couples

  Healthy relationships: Advice for couples In this article, we offer advice in understanding communication and conflict within romantic relationships. Below are eight important ‘getting along’ tips for you and your partner. 1. Self-Care and Self Calming Emotional self-regulation refers to the ability to manage disruptive emotions and impulses. When you both are feeling stressed and upset, it isn’t the time to make decisions. Finding ways of dealing with your feelings without involving yFew readers