Panic Attack First Response
There are few things as terrifying in day to day life as panic attacks. Depending on how you experience the symptoms, they can take a variety of forms, but most sufferers report their heart pounding, their palms sweating, and feeling like they can’t catch their breath. Of course, to deal with anxiety and panic attacks effectively, […]
Easing Anxiety in Kids: 5 Simple Tips to Try at Home
All too often, we think of anxiety as a problem for grown-ups. When kids confess their worries to the adults in their lives, we may give them trite advice, telling them to focus on other things, or even worse, to just “not worry” about the problem. Between 10-20% of school-aged children experience anxiety, and there are many […]
Starting Uni? 5 Tips to beat stress & depression when away from home
Starting university is a big step in any young person’s life – it brings with it more freedom, excitement, new friends and new experiences. But for many there’s no doubt that stress, anxiety and homesickness are often part of the picture too. Beginning your new life at university presents challenges like living away from home […]
5 Top Mindfulness Apps Recommended by Psychologists
Mindfulness is at first glance a simple concept (if you need a refresher check out our mindfulness 101 post), but without regular practice, the mind will tend to fall back into its old habits of worrying about the past and future and allowing negative thoughts to create unnecessary, harmful doubt and anxiety. Psychologists, like us, […]
Looking after Yourself and Eachother This Holiday Season
As the festive season approaches, it’s easy to get carried away on a wave of cheer, good food, drink and gift-buying. But for many people, Christmas is not a joyful time. Perhaps you or someone you know is dealing with losing a loved one. Or maybe you are battling alcohol or drug addiction, or suffering […]