Addcounsel is a leading mental health and addiction treatment provider in the UK. They offer a unique “One Patient At A Time” approach, meaning each client receives personalised care from a dedicated team of experts. This approach is a welcome alternative to traditional multi-bed facilities, which can be impersonal and overwhelming for some patients. Who …
“My biggest fear in early recovery was that I would never have fun again. The beautiful truth is that recovery has given me freedom and the confidence to go out in the world and leave my own mark.” — Tom Stoddart, British photographer Is recovery at home possible? There are individuals who will decide that …
Anxiety disorders Most people will experience anxiety at various times in everyday life. Many will feel anxious, leading to difficult conversations or approaching a daunting or stress-inducing situation. This is perfectly natural. However, an individual with an anxiety disorder will have repeated episodes of panic attacks, extreme agitation, and distress. Such is the severity that …
“The best way to capture moments is to pay attention. This is how we cultivate mindfulness. Mindfulness means being awake. It means knowing what you are doing.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn Addiction and stress Individuals who are addicted to a strong drug such as alcohol or any form of legal/illegal mood-altering substance, often started using in …
“Eating disorders are a life-threatening illness that can affect anyone. It doesn’t matter your age, your sex, your ethnicity. Eating disorders don’t discriminate.” – Kesha What are eating disorders? Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions compromising healthy relationships with food, body image and exercise. Eating disorders are characterised by disruptive thoughts, emotions and behaviours …
“Whether someone is a CEO of a major corporation or is serving meals in a diner, failure to adopt a mindful approach will mean that mental and emotional exhaustion could become a habitual condition. Whether someone is stressed about their stocks losing value or being able to pay their bills, the internal underlying conditions of …
Suffice to say, immense wealth presents an abundance of opportunities usually denied to those from less privileged backgrounds. Independent schooling, luxury holidays, grand homes, premium health insurance and access to influential people are just a few of the perks of growing up rich. For most, having everyday mundane tasks removed from one’s schedule is a …
It’s a new year and that means it’s time for some New Year’s resolutions! But this year, instead of resolving to lose weight or save money, why not focus on improving your mental health? With life’s challenges, responsibilities, and endless stress, you may find yourself barely making it to the end of the finish line …
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Drug and alcohol addiction is a condition that doesn’t stop at the individual who lives with it. If you are close to someone suffering from addiction, you know that the harm involved is something you witness and experience in your own life too. The first-person experience of seeing a friend or loved one struggle with …
We have all heard someone say that they need a drink after a stressful day. Maybe you’ve even done it yourself. It can be tempting to reach for a glass of wine or a pint of beer to help settle your nerves. The relationship between anxiety and alcohol is complicated. While many believe a drink …
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