Thought Pieces & Videos

Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. TikTok. Whatsapp. LinkedIn. YouTube. Reddit. The list of social media platforms literally at our fingertips is long, and ever-growing, as is the amount of research and articles written on the destructive impact of social media. But is it all bad?

The topic of medication is a serious one, but it needn’t feel unapproachable. Dr Robert Harland talks through the topic of psychiatric medication here, gives his account of patient side effects, discusses how the process of starting medication typically works, and how medication can be managed, as well as stopped.

It can be the most frustrating feeling in the world - you’re working with a therapist, but you just don’t feel like things are going anywhere. Maybe you feeling like you’re treading water, or maybe you feel like they just don’t understand you. If you find yourself in this situation, what should you do? Who should you turn to? And why might the therapy not be helping in the first place?

Psychological interventions are usually focused on different areas of need and styles of relating. No two people can or will experience the world in exactly the same way and as such, the therapy that suits you will be based on your individual needs.

It is likely that you, or someone you know, has suffered burnout within the last five years. The stresses and stressors of modern life and modern working make the condition ever too present in our society, despite many organisations' efforts. But what is burnout? Is there more to it than just feeling stressed? How would you know if you, or your partner or friend, is suffering from burnout? And what should you do about it?

Mindfulness has emerged into the zeitgeist in recent years, with waves of schools of thought, pop culture references abounding, and mindfulness practices woven into many holistic therapy approaches. The definition of mindfulness is paying attention - being in the present moment, rather than reliving the past, or concerning oneself about the future. But how can that be used? Is it actually beneficial for mental health?

We speak to people often who are questioning whether they should seek an ADHD Assessment; ultimately, it is of course a personal decision, but consultant psychiatrist and ADHD Clinic Lead Dr Soumitra Burman-Roy speaks here on aspects to consider, when weighing up whether you’d like to start that process.

Your partner, friends and family are - for most people - a huge part of their lives. They determined your upbringing, frame your social world, impact your day to day experiences, and also are there for the highs and lows that life brings. It might seem reasonable then, to question whether they too should be a part of your therapeutic process - would their input be helpful?

Therapy is not exclusively for those with a diagnosis of a mental illness nor are there any set rules for who “qualifies” to start therapy.  Working on what you might think is “making a fuss over nothing”, can really improve your day-to-day life and is worth considering.