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Breaking the panic cycle with psychological support

Learning to understand why panic attacks happen and what goes on in your body during them is vital for learning to break the panic cycle. Learn from Dr Isobel Horn about panic attacks, catastrophic thinking and safety behaviours so that you can begin to understand the attacks and begin to overcome them.

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Psychology

COVID-19 and working from home: What are the positives?

Since office workers have been working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, many have been left feeling happier, more productive and less stressed with their daily job. We look at both the positives and negatives to remote working and see if the good outweighs the bad.

By Dr Morwenna Opie
15.05.20
Psychology

Coping with chronic illness using cognitive behavioural therapy

Living with a chronic pain condition can be tough on your mental wellbeing as well as taking its toll on you physically. Thankfully, cognitive behavioural therapies can be used to help you accept and adjust as best as you can to your condition. Read more from one of our expert clinical psychologists Dr Morwenna Opie about how it works.

By Dr Catherine Sykes
15.05.20
Psychology

Dating apps and mental health: a good combination?

It can definitely be fun to download a dating app and swipe left or right on the hunt for a potential partner. But even though it's convenient and in some cases a confidence booster, for others it might leave you feeling disappointed or lacking in self-worth. We've asked one of our expert psychologists Dr Catherine Sykes what she thinks about dating apps and whether they really can help us to find true love.

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By Dr Morwenna Opie
11.05.20
Psychology

Looking after your mental health

There's a link between physical and mental wellbeing. Clinical Psychologist Dr Morwenna Opie explains this link and provides you with tips to try when caring for your mental health.

By Dr Nikki Scheiner
28.04.20
Psychology

Coronavirus: what to do if your elderly loved ones are isolated or live in a care home

During this difficult time, you may be worrying about your grandparents or elderly parents, especially if they live in a care home. Here, one of our expert psychologists Dr Nikki Scheiner shares her top tips on how you can stay in touch with your loved ones and make sure that they are okay.

By Dr Nikki Scheiner
20.04.20
Psychology

COVID 19: How to manage your relationship during the ‘stay at home’ period

Whilst we are all at home during the coronavirus crisis, some couples might deepen their relationship during this time whereas others might struggle with the quality of their relationship. Here, leading psychologist Dr Nikki Scheiner offers her advice on how to manage your relationship whilst under lockdown restrictions.

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Psychology

Coronavirus: home isolation and domestic violence during lockdown

If you no longer have reasons to momentarily escape domestic violence and manipulation due to the lockdown caused by coronavirus COVID-19, you might feel additional pressure at home, a place where it’s difficult to ask for help. We provide you with advice and contact information for official and reliable support organisations.

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Psychology

Alcohol and COVID-19: should I avoid drinking?

The preparation for the lockdown in the UK saw a 22% rise in alcohol purchases from supermarkets. It is undoubtedly an unexpected and stressful time for the UK and around the world, many will be looking to alcohol in an attempt to soothe anxiety and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. We find out why exactly why this may occur and why you should think again before picking up the bottle of wine from the supermarket shelves.

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Psychology

How to stop the coronavirus crisis from ruining a good night's sleep

Lately, you may be feeling stress and anxiety from the lack of clarity of what the future may hold. Stress is one of the main causes of insomnia so it's no doubt during the pandemic, we may be losing sleep. Here at Top Doctors, we'd like to highlight the importance of a good night’s sleep during the COVID-19 situation.

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