Thought Pieces & Videos

We all know that we probably shouldn’t drink while on medication - but, why is that? For most people the knowledge feels like assumed wisdom, but we don’t often question why this is. But is it all medication? Or only some?

It will have been difficult to miss the rise in disposable vapes over the last few years, nor their ban in June 2025. How many times have you heard someone say they “only smoke socially” when asked? Regardless of how much it is consumed, nicotine is a powerful drug that can lead to physiological, psychological, and behavioural dependence. This article focuses on how nicotine dependence develops, how it is often maintained and where people can turn if they would like to cut down or stop.

Workplace bullying is more common than you might expect, and here Dr Florian Ruths, Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, discusses how these experiences can affect mental health, what signs to watch for, and how to seek help safely and effectively.

Eating disorders rarely appear in isolation. Often, they are deeply connected to other mental health difficulties. Understanding this overlap is crucial - because recovery isn’t just about food, it’s about treating the whole person.

The fourth trimester, the first three months after the baby is born, can be a challenging and exhausting time for all people involved. Often, we have non-birthing parents ask us how they can better support their partner during this period - ‘What can I do?’, ‘What shouldn’t I do?' ‘How do I help best?’

All too often, we meet patients who have been on their current medication regimens for years, but who also have questions about it. ‘Do I really need to still take these medicines?’ ‘What will happen if I stop?’ ‘Could it be that what helped me then, isn’t helping me now?' Here, Dr Siobhan Gee, Consultant Pharmacists, breaks down what’s involved in a medication review, why they’re important, and why you might want to consider having one.

High standards can drive success - but when they're unrelenting, they can also harm our emotional wellbeing. Dr Florian Ruths, Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, discusses the kinds of negative schemas he sees most often in his practice, particularly the pressure to perform, and how Schema Therapy helps patients identify and gently challenge these deep-rooted beliefs.

What does “normal” eating look like when you're in recovery? The answer isn’t always what people expect. This video offers a hopeful reminder that food can return to its rightful place: nourishment, not fear.

With the mountains of self-help resources, mental health podcasts and wellness social accounts out there, it can be overwhelming. Are all of these valuable resources? Are some better than others? We all know that few things beat a personal recommendation so, we’ve pulled together a selection of mental health and wellness resources below from our clinical team that may help you better understand yourself and/or your loved ones.