Let’s dive into something crucial yet often overlooked: perinatal depression. While postpartum depression, occurring after childbirth, is more commonly discussed, perinatal depression encompasses both during pregnancy and after the baby arrives. Perinatal depression affects about 1 in 7 parents. We often hear about how having a baby is supposed to be one of life’s greatest
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June 28, 2024
February 28, 2024
TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR TIME: TIPS FOR BUSY MUMS
Being a mum is a juggling act, with childcare, errands, and so many other things on your plate. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and lose track of time for yourself. But fear not, there are some simple strategies you can use, to bring some order into your life and help you make the most of
December 7, 2022
UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL ANXIETY – SELF-HELP STRATEGIES TO TRY
At some point in our lives, we may experience some feelings of anxiety. This is a normal reaction to have in the face of danger or uncertainty, but if this feeling persists or does not have a clear cause, it can interfere with daily living including your ability to concentrate, sleep or perform simple tasks.
August 8, 2022
WHY PRIORITISING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT
Maintaining positive mental health is extremely important, as it impacts on our everyday lives. It affects how we think, feel and act and therefore deserves special care and attention to ensure we are able to live a life to our full potential. There are endless benefits to working on your mental health and some include,
June 20, 2022
TIME MANAGEMENT TIPS
Do you ever feel like 24 hours in a day isn’t enough time to get everything done? From the moment you wake up, to the moment you go to sleep there is always a task that needs to be completed? Having effective time management skills can allow you to be productive and feel more accomplished
April 26, 2022
STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS
Do you ever feel like you are running around in circles just trying to keep up with life and its constant demands? Achieving balance can be challenging and we can often find ourselves juggling work, relationships, family, health and financial commitments overwhelming. This can lead to feelings of stress. Stress can be described as a
March 21, 2022
What is Trauma? Understanding Trauma and when to seek help
Understanding trauma, how it looks and feels and how to cope with it, is different for everyone. Trauma can be defined as an emotional response to deeply distressing events. Some examples include an accident, loss of a loved one, an illness or injury, natural disaster, severe bullying or violent attack. It is important to understand
November 16, 2021
When is the right time to get counselling?
At one point or another in our lives, we may experience some challenges that can be difficult to manage on our own. Have you ever felt this and found it hard to ask for help? If you answered yes to this question, here may be some examples of why; You compare yourself to others and
September 22, 2021
The effects of lockdowns
It has now been over a year and half since the COVID-19 pandemic began, completely disrupting our lives and changing the way we live. We’ve been plunged in and out of lockdowns and as a result, had to adapt to new ways of working, remote learning and connecting with family, friends and colleagues. Unfortunately for
June 1, 2021
What is mindfulness and how can it help me?
We live in an extremely fast-paced society where our minds and bodies are constantly on the go. Sometimes, we can be overwhelmed by our thoughts as we try to plan, problem solve and think about the day ahead. Some thoughts can trigger feelings of anxiety and stress and once we find ourselves in this state,
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