Category: Mental Health
How to survive sleep deprivation
“Enjoy the sleepless nights!” A phrase all too commonly said to new parents-to-be. I don’t understand why?! It’s like they’re trying to put you off a decision you already can’t go back on! Wouldn’t it be better if they were to dish out some advice […]
Overcoming my interview anxiety | A talk with Hilary Jacobs Hendel
Last week I had the pleasure of sitting down and interviewing face-to-face (on Skype!), Hilary Jacobs Hendel, the author of It’s Not Always Depression; a very interesting book I had reviewed the week before about how we must listen to our core emotions and learn to not bury […]
It’s Not Always Depression by Hilary Jacobs Hendel | BOOK REVIEW
A book that will guide you through understanding your emotions, as it’s not our thoughts that affect our emotions but as Hilary states, the other way around. Before I get into the book, It’s not always depression is written by Hilary Jacobs Hendel, a […]
How To Be Human by Ruby Wax | BOOK REVIEW
A truly fascinating yet hilarious book about the depths of our mind and why as humans we do the things we do. This is Ruby Wax at her finest, a long with a monk and neuroscientist too! Struggling with anxiety and depression for years, Ruby Wax […]
My Anxiety Handbook | BOOK REVIEW
An easy-to-read handbook full of pictures and clear descriptions, aimed at young people who suffer with anxiety. My Anxiety Handbook by Sue Knowles, Bridie Gallagher and Phoebe McEwen. I loved this book. Okay not in that way because quite frankly, I wish we didn’t need this […]
Something Changed by Matthew Williams | BOOK REVIEW
We’ve all been there; we’ve all felt a little bit, what do they call it? Down in the dumps? But sometimes it’s hard to realise when that ‘down in the dumps’ moment is a more serious issue. Mental Health has certainly become less of a taboo, […]
Facing Your Fears
Everybody has had to face some sort of fear in their lives. For some it may be learning to drive; sleeping with the light off (yes, adults can be scared of the dark too) or something considered fun by some, such as skydiving. Others may have to […]