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13/05/2021

How common are mental health problems?

Here are just a few facts and figures from Mind on how many people approximately experience mental health problems within the UK -

11/03/2021

This week marks campaign led by aimed at making domestic violence and sexual assault awareness and prevention a priority year-round.

For many victims of domestic violence, they suffer in silence as they fear what will happen if they speak out, or even if anyone will believe them.

Due to lockdown and people being forced to stay at home, this has sadly seen an increase in numbers of domesticabuse and domesticviolence.

The UK Home Office has developed the Ask for ANI scheme to increase the opportunities for victims of domestic abuse to seek support

08/03/2021

Today is
Women in society carry so many responsibilities, and exhibit strength and support in so many ways.

During the pandemic especially, women have exhibited such resilience, but sadly many women agree their mental health has declined during the pandemic, illustrating the pressure women have been under since last internationalwomensday.

Today is a day to celebrate and thank the women in our lives, and also check-in on their wellbeing and mentalhealth, making sure they feel supported.

We have shared just a few signs that may indicate someone is struggling with their mental health, and remember support is available to help.

01/03/2021

Today is Self-Injury Awareness Day.
reports that this is sadly a common coping mechanism, effecting roughly 1 in 12 people.

For many, turning to self-harm is a way to physically express something else inside that feels wrong- lockdown in particular has seen a serge in numbers of people who have turned to self-harm, as a way to process the extreme anxiety and stress these conditions have had on mental health.

However, there are many other ways available to help you cope and support you through these feelings. If you feel your struggling, talking with a therapist or counsellor can help you face these thoughts.

The above post contains some advice from for those when trying to help someone self-injuring

16/02/2021

Loneliness is a feeling we will all probably face at some point in our lives. Especially now, navigating our way through this third lockdown has been understandably tough, but we must remember that there is an end in sight, and this won’t last forever.

For so many of us who miss seeing family and friends, going into work and talking with colleagues, or just generally miss socialising, this continues to be a lonely time as we miss the company of others to help alleviate this worry of ‘loneliness’ in our lives.

In Cynthia Rao’s article, she discusses her belief on the root cause of loneliness, and advises us on internal reconnecting and how this may help us to tackle some of the lonely emotions we face

Head to the link in our bio to read the full post on our blog

11/02/2021

The has published research to reflect that teenagers' is continuously under severe pressure as the pandemic continues, with over 1/4 of those surveyed admitting they had felt ‘nervous, anxious or on edge’ on most days.

In light of Children's Mental Health Week last week and day, this is a timely report; we must take the time to do even the small things like simply have a chat with the younger people in our lives, ensuring they feel more supported and less isolated.

has shared a helpful resource of simple yet important questions we can ask to broch the conversation of mental health and ‘check-in’

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08/02/2021

Last week marked the Children’s Mental Health Week. The theme for this year’s campaign is "Express Yourself"; how we can all find ways to help children to share and express their thoughts, feelings and ideas?

Research has found that 50% of those with lifetime mental health problems first experienced symptoms by the age of 14, reflecting the importance of mental health intervention for young people.

With this in mind, Psychotherapist who works with children and adolescents, discusses children's mental health in our latest blog post, and how we can be there to support and guide them through the challenges we face.

Head to the link in our bio to read the full article

04/02/2021

More often than not, we find it easier to say “I’m fine” rather than open up about how we are feeling, but a small conversation about our wellbeing, or just a general talk and catch up, has the power to make a big difference.

With lockdown as well as working from home, many of us likely miss being able to meet and just have a chat.

Today is day from , encouraging us to talk, and to listen

26/01/2021

Over the past year we’ve all had to adapt and learn, facing challenges we have never encountered

Read our latest blog post by A Room in Town therapist Francine Habib about ‘Resilience’ and her advice on how to practice a resilient way of thinking

Simply head to the link in our bio for our blog page

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21/01/2021

Webinars and Seminars: To complement our therapy and counselling services, we deliver a variety of tailored and off-the-shelf workshops for new and existing clients

To find out more about this service, please visit the ‘Events’ tab via our website link in our bio

18/01/2021

Samaritans have launched Brew Monday, turning this typically tougher day into something positive by encouraging people to reach out to a friend, family member or colleague for a virtual cuppa and a chat.

But it doesn’t have to be a Monday or a cup of tea; just taking time to share as well as listen can help you both work through what’s on your mind.

Because now more than ever, sharing a cuppa is more than a drink - it’s about reaching out, checking in and staying connected

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