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By Dr Catherine Sykes
20.11.24
Psychology

What is health anxiety disorder and how can it be managed?

Health anxiety disorder is a mental health condition where an individual experiences persistent and excessive worry about their health that goes beyond typical self-awareness, interfering with daily life, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Here, Dr Catherine Sykes, highly regarded chartered psychologist, explores what health anxiety disorder is, its symptoms, causes, and progression, as well as how it is diagnosed and treated.

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By Dr Jaime Jonsson
19.11.24
Psychology

Building resilience: Managing stress and burnout

It's common to experience stress in our daily lives. However, when stress becomes overwhelming and persists over time, it can lead to a state known as burnout. Here, Dr Jaime Jonsson, renowned consultant clinical psychologist, provides her expert insight into stress and burnout, along with their causes, impacts on health, and available treatment.

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Psychology

Unpacking emotional unavailability in the LGBTQ+ community

Here, distinguished consultant general adult and liaison psychiatrist, Dr Pavan Joshi, explores the topic of emotional unavailability in the LGBTQ+ community.

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Psychology

Memory struggles? How neuropsychological assessments can help identify the cause

In this article here, highly experienced consultant clinical neuropsychologist, divulges into how neuropsychological assessments can be used for people experiencing memory problems.

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Psychology

What is considered a toxic relationship?

In one of our latest medical articles here, leading chartered counselling psychologist, Miss Kiki Iordanidou, discusses the most common features of toxic relationships.

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By Dr Siyana Shaffi
29.10.24
Psychology

Building confidence: overcoming low self-esteem in teens

Being a teenager is tough – and also, unfortunately, completely unavoidable. During the turbulence of adolescence, teens go through a lot of confusing changes in their bodies and their hormones. This can cause changes in mood, habits, likes, and behaviour. However, your teen isn’t going through it alone; their peers and friends will also be going through this process, affecting their relationships and friendships. All of this can be difficult to adjust to, and their self-esteem may suffer as a result.

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By Dr Christina Power
25.10.24
Psychology

What to expect from psychological therapy

Here to discuss what patients can expect from psychological therapy is highly regarded clinical psychologist, Dr Christina Power.

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By Dr Stefania Bonaccorso
18.10.24
Psychology

How to identify and overcome hidden signs of depression

Depression is a serious mental health condition that often goes unnoticed. While some people may openly show distress, others may mask their struggles, making it difficult for loved ones to recognise what’s going on. If you're worried that someone close to you may be suffering from depression, it is important to know what to look for beyond the obvious signs. Revered psychiatrist Dr Stefania Bonaccorso explores some of the hidden indicators of depression, helping you to recognise when someone may need support.

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By Miss Kiki Iordanidou
17.10.24
Psychology

Self-esteem and how it affects somebody's life

Self-esteem is a concept referring to how we perceive and value ourselves. It’s a fundamental aspect of our emotional and psychological well-being, influencing how we think, feel and act in everyday life. Self-esteem can range from high (positive self-view) to low (negative self-view), and it significantly affects multiple areas of life.

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By Dr Raisa Kumaga
08.10.24
Psychology

Understanding and treating PTSD: How EMDR therapy can help recovery

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop following the experience or observation of a traumatic event. In some cases, it can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, making it important to seek treatment, such as with eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Here, Dr Raisa Kumaga, leading counselling psychologist, provides a comprehensive understanding of EMDR therapy, how it works for PTSD, and its effectiveness.

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