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…
Category: Mental Health
Many parents with mental health conditions are able to give their children safe and loving care without them being negatively impacted in any way. However there are some parents who may need additional support for their mental health, this can come from friends, family, neighbours and/or medical professionals, and there is no shame in this….
Today is ‘Brew Monday’, also often referred to as ‘Blue Monday!’ Blue Monday is the third Monday in January and is believed to be the most depressing day of the year. However, many of us know that a calendar alone cannot determine ones mood… therefore Blue Monday is a myth. This is where The Samaritans…
For many of us, January can be the hardest (and seemingly the longest) month of the year. With the weather often being miserable, the festive period coming to an end, work beginning again and watching people talk about their ‘Dry January’ attempts and New Year Resolutions… it can all get a little crazy and overwhelming….
Struggling with a mental health condition is difficult all year round, but can become increasingly difficult during the holidays. Today, I want to focus on the struggles of facing an eating disorder during the festive period and what sort of things may help to lighten the load. Christmas is very much centred around food, all…
Often during the holidays mental health is overshadowed by glitter and tinsel. While the holidays are a time for joy and celebration, they can be difficult and bring some unique challenges for many of us. Therefore, it is important that we acknowledge and talk about metal health during this time. Christmas can often bring pressure…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression which comes and goes in seasonal patterns. It is sometimes referred to as ‘Winter Depression’ as for most people the symptoms are more severe and apparent in the wintertime. Some people may feel worse in the summer months and better in the winter, others may feel…
Today brings Baby Loss Awareness Week to a close with the global Wave of Light. Wave of Light is where we encourage people to come together and light a candle at 7pm this evening to remember all of the babies who have been lost and to support those who have experienced such a loss. This…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects a persons behaviour. ADHD is most commonly diagnosed before the age of 12, however, in some cases it can be diagnosed later in life. There are different types / categories for ADHD, you may have signs and symptoms from both categories, or you may lean…
Globally one in seven 10-19 year olds are experiencing a mental health condition. This account for 13% of the global burden of disease for this age group. Adolescence is a crucial time in a persons life, as this is when they develop their social and emotional habits which are vital to their mental well-being. At…