This is the first book that I have read by Paige Toon and I will most definitely be reading more of her books in future… I am honoured to have been sent an ARC of her upcoming novel What If I Never Get Over You which is coming out in April 2025 – So be…
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Recently, a student took her own life whilst alone in her university halls over the summer. Sadly, the university have not released any form of statement in regards to the heartbreaking event. Whilst this may be due to the families wishes of privacy during this time; they should still be taking this as an opportunity…
I really loved this debut thriller by Kate Gray and I cannot wait to read her latest thriller: The Summer Party, later this year. Before writing thrillers, Kate was a romance author who wrote under the name of Katy Colins – So you may have read some of her work before without even knowing it!…
Around this time last year, I read The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore for The Breakfast Bookclub! There were mixed reviews about this one with many people stating it was ‘poorly written/edited.’ However, putting that aside, I found it to be quite an easy, cheasy read! I enjoyed the vibes that were set in…
So! Our lives have been a little bit hectic the last couple of months due to a new, very cuddly, very chaotic family member! We brought Nova home when she was just 8-weeks old, she was a teeny tiny ball of fluff with a huge character and she stole our hearts from day one. Since…
Aromatherapy is the practice of using natural plant extracts, particularly essential oils, to promote health and well-being. It has been used for thousands of years, with origins in ancient Egypt, China, and India. The core idea is to use the aromatic properties of these oils to enhance physical and emotional health. How Aromatherapy Works Aromatherapy…
Schizoaffective Disorder is a mental health illness that affects your mood, thoughts and behaviour. It comprises of symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar, meaning that the individual can experience psychosis, mania and depression. Around 1 in 200 people develop Schizoaffective Disorder. This tends to develop in early adulthood and is more common in women than it…
We ALL have mental health, yet we only tend to talk about it when someone is experiencing an illness or is going through a difficult time. In reality, we should be talking about mental health through the good and the bad, as it is important that we nourish our mental health at all times, just…
1 in 5 mothers experience a perinatal mental health problem. You may have heard the terms ‘Maternal Mental Health’ and ‘Perinatal Mental Health’ used interchangeably; these terms refer to the mental health of a mother during pregnancy and up to two years after giving birth. Most people have heard of Postnatal Depression; this is depression…
Postpartum Psychosis is a serious mental health condition which is said to occur in 1 in 1000 mothers after giving birth. This condition should be treated as a medical emergency. Signs and Symptoms: Symptoms most often start within 2-weeks of giving birth (on rare occasions, they may not set in for several weeks), they include:…