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09Sep

Suicide Prevention Day 2020: What Leads to Suicide and How to Manage Suicidal Thoughts

Ondine Smulders

depression, men, society, suicide

Therapists

Recent statistics show that the rate of suicide amongst men in 2019 was the highest in two decades. Psychotherapist Ondine Smulders reflects on what leads someone to suicide, what affect it can have on loved ones, and what you can do if you are struggling
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01Sep

How Do I Decide if I Want Children?

Amanda Stone Nash

pregnancy, society, women

Therapists

Stigma still exists against women who choose to be childfree and many others feel immense pressure from outside as they decide whether or not they want children. Therapist Amanda Stone Nash explores these pressures and what they mean for her clients.
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13Aug

Why Postnatal Recovery and Rest Matter

Sophie Messager

birth, body, motherhood, mothers, PND, postnataldepression, pregnancy, society, women

Mind

Pregnancy and birth are huge physical and psychological events. Doula and author Sophie Messager explores the vital importance of postnatal rest for new mothers.
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05Aug

Let's Not Forget About Fathers

Margarita Chacin

fatherhood, men, parenting, society

Therapists

Just attention is given to the importance of mothers' mental health – is enough given to new fathers? Psychologist Margarita Chacin, who is conducting research in this area, sees many clients who are struggling with their new role as fathers.
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29Jul

Julia Samuel on Change, Uncertainty and Her Book This Too Shall Pass

Welldoing

books, change, coronavirus, society, uncertainty

Mind

Julia Samuel's latest book This Too Shall Pass deals with themes of change and uncertainty; it was released just before the Covid-19 lockdown. She speaks with Louise Chunn about how we can build more resilience and take care of ourselves in times of change.
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16Jul

Navigating the Anxious Return to Normality

Eliza Preston

anxiety, coronavirus, society

Therapists

As lockdown restrictions lift, difficult emotions may arise as we are invited to return to 'normal'. Trainee psychotherapist Eliza Preston encourages taking time to reflect and ask yourself important questions about what you want and need.
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07Jul

Face It: An Interview with James Partridge

Harriet Griffey

books, campaign, society

Soul

A car accident at age 18 left James Partridge with severe burns and scars. On his own journey to learning to accept and respect his new self, he has founded the Changing Faces charity and has recently published his new book Face It: Facial Disfigurement and My Fight for Facial Equality.
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24Jun

Anti-LGBTQIA Abuse and How to Respond to it

Dora Darvasi

abuse, LGBT, society

Therapists

LGBTQIA abuse wrongly still occurs and is deeply hurtful, scary, and damaging to mental health. Therapist Dora Darvasi shares their own experience and offers ways to support yourself and others who may experience abuse.
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22Jun

How Can Art Therapy Help During the Covid-19 Pandemic?

Aisling Fegan

art, arttherapy, coronavirus, creativity, society, trauma

Therapists

Could the coronavirus pandemic, lockdown, and related losses represent a form of widespread trauma? Therapist Aisling Fegan examines the impact of Covid-19 and what role art psychotherapy may play in healing the wounds caused at this time.
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11Jun

Deepening Our Connections During the Pandemic

Dora Darvasi

coronavirus, family, relationships, self, society

Therapists

Though lockdown is in many ways a shared experience, we all continue to have diverse experiences depending on our personal situations. Therapist Dora Darvasi looks at how we can deepen our understanding of ourselves and those around us at this time.
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