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How might postoperative pain affect mental health?

The thought of having a major surgical procedure may naturally leave you feeling a bit worried about possible postoperative pain, which could last for weeks or even months in some cases. We spoke to one of our top psychologists Dr Sarah Barker about how she can help patients mentally prepare pre and postsurgery.

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By Professor Debora Elijah
05.03.21
Psychology

Child ADHD and homeschooling during the coronavirus pandemic

As the parent of a child who has ADHD, homeschooling during the coronavirus pandemic may be a struggle for both of you. Thankfully, one of our expert neuropsychologists who specialises in child ADHD, Dr Debora Elijah, shares her top tips on how to keep your child focused on their schoolwork.

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By Dr Catherine Sykes
23.02.21
Psychology

How to break the insomnia cycle and rebalance your immune system

Getting enough sleep optimises your metabolism and makes you maximally prepared in case you get sick. However, it prevents not only physical but psychological problems too, which increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you find that you can't sleep and are stuck in an insomnia cycle, renowned chartered psychologist Dr Catherine Sykes explains in this article what you can do to break it and get your life back on track.

By Dr Sue Peacock
17.02.21
Psychology

Nervous about the coronavirus vaccine? Here’s how to overcome needle phobia!

Having a fear of needles is a widespread phobia! If the idea of having the latest coronavirus vaccine is making you feel dizzy just by the mere thought, you might want to read this article for some top tips on how to cope with needle phobia. Thankfully, leading health psychologist Dr Sue Peacock is here to help!

By Dr Nicky Kimber-Rogal
12.02.21
Psychology

How is the COVID-19 pandemic changing our relationships?

Times are certainly hard for everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic and some people might find that thanks to lockdown, social distancing and working from home, that their relationships with family, friends and colleagues are feeling strained. We asked one of our expert psychologists Dr Nicky Kimber-Rogal for advice on how to manage relationships during the latest lockdown.

By Dr Valentino A. Pironti
11.02.21
Psychology

"ADHD doesn't exist" - a top psychologist debunks the myth

“Everybody has ADHD symptoms. If we search for these symptoms in people, then everybody has ADHD". While this statement is somewhat true, ADHD symptoms are more complex than many realise and when the condition is correctly defined, it is more than real. Yet critics remain unconvinced. Dr Valentino A. Pironti, a leading psychologist in London and Cambridge, aims to resolve this common misconception.

Crying face of a woman with low self-esteem

By Dr Edward Bloomfield
18.12.20
Psychology

Why you need to overcome low self-esteem and how to do it

Low self-esteem is the feeling that there is a gap between how we see ourselves and how, or who, we feel we ought to be. Dr Edward Bloomfield explains the importance of overcoming low self-esteem how to do it.

Boy with chronic pain at a psychology appointment, wearing a black hoodie sat on a sofa looking sad

By Dr Sarah Barker
01.12.20
Psychology

What’s the psychology behind chronic pain?

Chronic pain can impact your mood, which can sadly lead to low quality of life if it prevents you from doing the things that you previously loved. But what is the psychological connection between chronic pain and your body? We were fortunate to ask one of our expert psychologists all about it and just how a professional can help.

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By Dr Sunil Raheja
04.11.20
Psychology

5 ways you can improve your mental health and wellbeing

2020 and COVID-19 has impacted peoples wellbeing and mental being in a myriad of ways. Even prior to the pandemic, depression was the leading cause of disability and ill health worldwide. We spoke to leading psychologist, Dr Sunil Raheja to find out some strategies for improving emotional and mental health. Find out some five top ways of maintaining good mental health in this article.

A therapist treats their patient with CAT cognitive analytic therapy.

By Dr Nicky Kimber-Rogal
19.10.20
Psychology

Cognitive analytic therapy (CAT): how might it help me?

If you feel low and depressed you might want to consider visiting a psychologist for help. We spoke to one of our experts Dr Nicky Kimber-Rogal about a talking therapy known as cognitive analytic therapy, which is used to look at the way you think, feel and act in your current relationships, as a result of the relationships you experienced during childhood. Read more here!

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