obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): symptoms, treatment, and self-help
Sunday 28th April 2019
HelpGuide.org
It’s normal, on occasion, to go back and double-check that the iron is unplugged or your car is locked. But if you suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors become so consuming they interfere with your daily life. No matter what you do,…
dissociation and dissociative disorders
Sunday 28th April 2019
Better Health Channel
Dissociation is a mental process where a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories or sense of identity. Dissociative disorders include dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue, depersonalisation disorder and dissociative identity disorder. People who experience a traumatic event will often have some degree of dissociation during the event itself or in…
psychological causes of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) - is it all in your head?
Monday 22nd April 2019
Forhims.com
Though you might think of erectile dysfunction as an older man’s problem, statistics show that this condition affects men of all ages. In fact, approximately 25% of new ED cases are men under the…
mind cymru - for better mental health
Monday 22nd April 2019
Mind Cymru provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. But hundreds of thousands of people are still struggling. We believe…
coming out as LGBTQ+ as an adult
Monday 22nd April 2019
Stonewall
*what is 'coming out'? Telling people about your sexual orientation or gender identity is called coming out. Coming out is not necessarily a one-off event - lesbian,…
the experience of shame
Monday 22nd April 2019
Good Therapy
The experience of shame—a feeling of being unworthy, bad, or wrong—can be extremely uncomfortable. Shame has the potential to change the way we see ourselves and may lead to long-lasting social, professional, and sexual difficulties. The word “shame” means different things to different people, though shame is different…
teenage self-harm: why it happens and what to do
Sunday 21st April 2019
mumsnet
Some one in 12 young people aged between eight and 19 self-harm, and rates in the UK are among the highest in Europe. Realising that your teenager is harming him or herself can be…
19 men share what it’s like to take antidepressants
Monday 15th April 2019
Hattle Gladwell, Metro
When it comes to mental health, everyone deals with things differently – which means that different treatments work for different people. While some people get by with self-care and coping mechanisms, others benefit from therapy, psychiatry, and medication. However, there’s a stigma around medication. People often look at it…
