Many adults are quick to dismiss children as having no real problems. To them, any issue a child may face is insignificant when compared with adult concerns. However, children are just as vulnerable to mental health problems as older individuals, maybe even more so considering their minds are undeveloped and they lack control…
Depression, ADHD, Anxiety… These are all common mental health concerns that are directly linked in a reciprocal relationship with sleep problems. While this might not be news to you, it does mean that taking steps to improve your sleep might help you cope with other aspects of your life. Unfortunately, fixing your…
We have entered unprecedented times in our world’s history, and you may stumble and fumble to cope. It is more vital than ever that you take steps to tend to your mental and emotional health, but you may need a bit of insight to help you along the way. Counselling with Care wants to…
We all have our own challenges during Covid 19, have a look at the Metal Well-being website and ways you can look after yourself. It is important to do what you can to look after your own mental well-being and connect with others. https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-staying-at-home-tips/
Study after study reveals long-term drug and alcohol users began their addiction before reaching the age of 18. A very good article to read talking about the causes and where to get help and more useful information Teenager Rehab for Addiction
Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current Coronavirus (Covid 19), can be scary and can affect our mental health. While it is important to stay informed, there are also many things we can do to support and manage our wellbeing during such times. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak
Buddy our black Labrador joined us in July last year, I was sceptical about getting a dog, the walking, chewing up things, clearing up mess and the commitment. Buddy has given our family something very special and we have all grown incredibly attached to Buddy, He is always very excited to see us, he doesn’t…
I have come across so many clients who don’t know where to go for help and support. There is limited services available and long waiting lists. I wanted to use my blog to remind people coming across my website of the numbers they can call for help. Samaritans Telephone: 116 123 (24 hours a day, free…
MP’s have raised concerns that schools are cutting back on in-school counselling because of cuts in educations funding from central Government. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/may/02/schools-mental-health-services-funding-gaps-mps-report Counselling with Care are very fortunate to work in local primary and secondary schools. Our work is valued by the head teachers and staff and most of all by the pupils. It is…
The number of students dropping out of university with mental health problems has more than trebled in recent years. Students are asking for help when they go to university, are we letting them down? Should we providing more support? Going to university is a big transition not just academically but also moving away from home,…
Grenfell Tower: 60 trauma counsellors brought in for firefighters Support is being put in place for the emergency services and the victims after the horrific events of the Grenfell Tower. Anyone involved in the events that took place it is imperative they have access to counselling to process the trauma of it. I hope the…
New research shows, men are twice as likely as women to blame their work for their mental health problems, yet are less likely to seek help and take time off. What stops men from opening up? What stops them seeking professional help? Do we still live in a macho culture? At Counselling with Care we…
Former world heavyweight champion Frank Bruno, one of the most famous British boxers of all time, has written about his career and the work he is doing in mental health following his own diagnosis of bipolar. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/41667676 He tells Victoria Derbyshire it is important for men to be open about their mental health. RELATED VIDEO:‘I…
Tragic story of a teenager in Australia committing suicide after consistent bullying on social media. Are we doing enough as a society in promoting the right way of using social media? http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30335995
William, Harry and Kate face online backlash over their mental health outpourings and are accused of ‘feeling sorry for themselves’. There has been a lot of criticism about the Royals promoting mental health and talking about their own difficulties. There have been comments online like ‘I am starting to feel very sorry for these over…
The government have published they are keen to tackle Britain’s loneliness epidemic. Figures show the UK has a higher than average proportion of adults who have ‘no one to ask for help’ compared with other European countries. We all feel lonely at some point in our lives, though many of us don’t share how we…
Interesting study and an interesting read. https://www.nhs.uk/news/mental-health/high-fibre-diet-may-help-relieve-stress-and-anxiety/ However whilst this may help, stress and anxiety are on the increase in our every days lives and there are many factors we need to look at around this. Michelle Rumsey