Exercise for stress management
“Life has its ups and downs- we call them squats.”
Continuing with Stress Awareness Month, Dr. Fraser Smith takes a closer look at physical exercise and the proven benefit of stress-management.
Burnout. What is it? Do we all have it?
Continuing into Stress Awareness month, Dr. Adam Lorenzen takes a closer look at burnout. Here he explores what burnout is, and questions the landscape wondering about burnout’s future.
Stress and balance: A short guide to self-care
Kicking off Stress Awareness Month, Corinne Tatem begins to discuss and explore stress management. In this article, Corinne highlights how stress can have significant physical components, as well as some useful tips and tricks to manage.
Understanding bipolar disorder: Navigating the swings of mood
This week, Dr. Amirah Khan breaks down bipolar disorder- how the name is often used colloquially (and at times inappropriately) and what the condition can actually look like for many people. Find out how people can manage the condition and what you could do if you suspect you feel you might struggle with similar difficulties.
What to expect in a first session with a Psychologist
Meeting a Psychologist can be nerve-wracking. We understand that.
In this article, Dr. Adam Lorenzen breaks down what a first meeting with a Psychologist is typically like, including questions and topics you might be able to expect and what you can usually hope to accomplish in an initial meeting for psychological counselling.
The student experience: managing your mental health at university
This week, Dr. Adam Lorenzen reflects on his time in university and recognizes University Mental Health Day. In his article, Adam speaks about the student experience and outlines suggestions to manage your mental health while at university and thinking a bit more broadly about the modern student experience.
Let’s talk. Raising awareness about self-injury and self-harm
This week Corinne Tatem speaks about self-injury and self-harm. This is a topic that many can find distressing or upsetting, but hopefully helpful in addressing what can be a serious issue and concern for many people, as well as what support loved-ones can offer when someone close to them is struggling with self-injury and self-harm.
Identifying unseen struggles during Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating Disorder Awareness Week brings special attention to a specific mental health difficulty that can have severe ramifications. In this article, we begin to identify aspects of different conditions and how psychological counselling can help manage specific symptoms and difficulties.