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One door closes, another opens: My career philosophy

One door closes, another opens: My career philosophy

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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.

Looking after your mental health when returning to work after maternity leave

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Looking after your mental health when returning to work after maternity leave

Your maternity leave ends and suddenly you've got to juggle parenting, work, and all the trials and tribulations that come with it. A survey by Tena of 1,00... Psychotherapist, Emma Haynes, says returning to work How to deal with back to work anxiety can lead to some difficult emotions and feelings. UKCP-accredited psychotherapist Ali Ross says.

Bullying

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Bullying

Bullying is repeated behaviour intended to hurt somebody either emotionally or physically. This may be by using spoken words, physical violence, emotions, or the internet. Have mental health prob... Have poorer general health. Bullying in the workplace can also affect physical and mental health in the long term. It can also cause problems as a.

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. OCD OCD, or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder , is a mental health condition where people experience unwanted thoughts, worries or fears (called obsessions) that can lead to repetitive behaviours or rituals.

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.

How to cope with retirement depression

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How to cope with retirement depression

Many of us dream of retiring long before it’s realistically possible. ...to low mood or worsen existing symptoms of depression DepressionGeorgina 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.

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