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Mindfulness

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness is about paying moment-by-moment attention to what's happening inside your body, and what's going on around you. That sounds simple, but it's amazingly easy to get distracted. Reduce the risk of depression, which can be triggered or fuelle... The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) takes a pretty tough line on.

Mental health videos

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Mental health videos

Our mental health video hub is a supportive space where our experts break down key topics like depression, OCD, schizophrenia, and more. Whether you're looking to better understand different mental health conditions or simply want practical tips for improving your everyday wellbeing and finding more happiness, these videos are here to help. OCD.

Cognitive behavioural therapy

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Cognitive behavioural therapy

The therapy aims to find practical ways to help you deal with problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is probably the most widely used form of talking therapy available in the NHS. Cognitive therapy helps us to understand our thoughts so that we can think about things more.

What to do if you feel lonely

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What to do if you feel lonely

Loneliness is a growing epidemic in the UK, with around half of us feeling lonely sometimes or always. But what's this doing to ou... "Loneliness is one of the most deeply painful human experiences. It impacts on both our psychological and physical well-being as the two are inextricably linked," says Linda Boutet, counsellor and psychotherapist.

Stress management

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Stress management

This leaflet gives some general tips on how to manage stress. However, contact a doctor if you develop persistent anxiety symptoms. How to manage stress The following is a list of suggestions that may be useful for stress management. Some will be more appropriate than others for people: Write a stress list You can try making a list to help manage.

How to cope with retirement depression

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How to cope with retirement depression

Becau... Georgina Sturmer, Counselling Directory member and therapist explains that for many of us, retirement might feel like we’ve hit the jackpot - finally having the freedom to do exactly what we want, when we want to. However, for some people this rose-tinted vision ends up being something else entirely. Do things to keep both your mind and.

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