Sharing mental health advice on social media is becoming increasingly common, but how can you be sure that what you're reading is accurate and safe? To determine the accuracy of mental health information provided on social media, psychiatrists at Delamere have analysed popular TikTok posts to find out how much of what's being shared is … Continue reading Study shows how unreliable TikTok mental health advice is
If you’re one of the 84.9% of adults who have reported feeling anxious as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, you clearly aren’t alone. It can be difficult enough managing the typical everyday stresses that comes with balancing work, socialising and life in general, but most of us would agree the pandemic has taken stress … Continue reading Why You Should Try Visual Goal Tracking
Since the outbreak of Coronavirus, 84.9% of adults have reported that they’ve felt anxious as a result of the pandemic. More so now than ever, finding practical solutions to manage anxiety is crucial. Following the announcement of a second national lockdown, uncertainty about our health, finances and future is at an all-time high. But rather than resign … Continue reading Expert advice on how to manage anxiety during lockdown
Earlier this week, mental health support charity Samaritans launched a new web app called Samaritans Self-Help. With access to face-to-face support services currently limited due to Covid-19, this new digital channel provides an additional level of support for people struggling with their mental health, and is particularly beneficial for those who may feel anxious about … Continue reading Samaritans launch Self-Help web app
Whether it's because of work stress, financial worries, or because there's a global pandemic getting in the way of your plans, it's no fun laying awake at night when all you want to do is sleep. Having struggled with insomnia on and off since childhood, I've tried all manner of medicines and home remedies to … Continue reading Natural remedies for relaxation and better sleep