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05Jan

Jonny Benjamin and Beyond: The Importance of Protecting Young People's Mental Health

Alice McGurran

children, coronavirus, society, teenagers, youth

Mind

Alice McGurran spoke to Jonny Benjamin MBE and CEO Louisa Rose about youth mental health charity Beyond's upcoming mental health festival.
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09Dec

Disability History Month 2021: Understanding Disability in the UK

Olga Chernyavska

disability, society

Therapists

Disability History Month aims to promote disabled people's rights and their struggle for equality. Counsellor Olga Chernyavska, who specialises in working with disability, shares some statistics about disability in the UK.
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11Nov

The Naming of Things: How Words Have Power

Sandra Hilton

identity, self, society

Therapists

Counsellor Sandra Hilton reflects on the power of naming things – how words can help us build or minimise intimacy, exert control, and manage difficult feelings.
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02Nov

What Josh Cavallo's Coming Out Means to Me and the LGBTQ+ Community

Craig Schorn

LGBT, mensmentalhealth, sexuality, society, sport

Therapists

Josh Cavallo's recent coming out video makes him the first professional footballer to come out whilst playing. Counsellor Craig Schorn reflects on his own experience and his work with LGBTQ+ clients.
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26Oct

Doomscrolling: Is Reading the News Bad for My Mental Health?

Rosie Jones

addiction, anxiety, socialmedia, society, stress, technology, uncertainty

Therapists

We have access to more information than ever before, and our phones are designed to keep us engaged. Counsellor Rosie Jones explores the mental health impact of doomscrolling in a world seemingly full of uncertainty.
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04Oct

MAFS UK and How to Really Be Successful in Relationships

Andrew Allan

couples, love, marriage, relationships, single, society, TV

Therapists

Successful long-term relationships often take hard work and courage. Counsellor Andrew Allan explores where our flawed ideas of relationships come from and offers tips to anyone frustrated in their search for love.
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24Sep

Can Cognitive Therapy Get to the Root of the Problem?

Sara Dryburgh

psychology, society, typesoftherapy

Therapists

Cognitive therapy, such as CBT, is generally considered more cost-effective and evidence-backed than other types of therapy. Therapist Sara Dryburgh's experience suggests it may, however, be too limited.
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16Sep

The Mental Health Impact of Racism and Race in the Therapy Room

Nova Reid

culture, race, racism, society, therapisttips, trauma

Mind

Author of The Good Ally, Nova Reid explores the impact of racial microaggressions on mental health and calls for a better understanding in healthcare settings.
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14Sep

Compare and Despair: How to Deal with Feelings of Inadequacy

Yasmin Rashid

identity, self, selfesteem, selfworth, socialmedia, society

Therapists

It's easier than ever to compare ourselves to other people. Counsellor Yasmin Rashid offers advice for anyone dealing with feelings of inadequacy.
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01Sep

Mental Health Surveys Reveal Concerning Findings for Children and Teens

Welldoing

children, coronavirus, parenting, society, teenagers

Mind

Two new reports, from the Children's Society and from mental health charity Mind, suggest that children and young people's mental health is declining in the UK.
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