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When is anxiety an Issue? Anxiety can become a problem , however sometimes the anxiety doesn’t go away when the source of anxiety is gone. Sometimes people can even feel anxious without something to feel anxious about. Sometimes people start off with a small amount of anxiety, and over time these anxieties have built up and become more prevalent in their lives. This can get worse over time without the proper treatment, and can interfere with life in many ways, such as school

CBT is a form of talking therapy which can be used to treat a variety of mental health difficulties. It is a form of psychotherapy treatment which is focused upon short term goals. The goal of CBT is to change patterns of thinking or behaviours that are behind a person’s difficulties with the hope that this will positively result in the way that they are feeling. Background to CBT CBT is an approach primarily developed by Aaron Beck (1921). Beck suggested that a person's re

Since 2019, relationship and health education has become part of the statutory guidance for all primary and secondary schools. The statutory guidance on relationships, sex, and health education was introduced by the Department of Education as a reflection of the increasingly complex world that children and young people are being asked to navigate. Emotional and mental wellbeing plays a central role within the guidance with the department of education noting that by the end of

Why is mental health an issue in sport? In recent years the recognition of professional sports men and women suffering from mental health problems has increased. This highlighting that all of us do struggle with various mental health problems from time to time. They, as do us all, will face the daily pressure and stresses of life. But they also face additional challenges in relation to their chosen sport. These performance related challenges can, at times, serve only to incre

What is trauma informed care? Trauma-informed care emphasizes the importance of understanding and responding to the impact of trauma when...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by impairing levels of inattentive and/or hyperactive and impulsive behaviours. Whilst ADHD usually manifests itself in early childhood in recent years there has been increasing numbers of adolescents and adults receiving their diagnosis. Individuals with ADHD may have difficulties with maintaining attention, executive function and working memory. To be diagnosed with ADHD an indivi

When we hear the word mindfulness , it is likely to bring about thoughts relating to how beneficial certain things are to our health and wellbeing. For me, I immediately think of stillness of mind and the notion of being present in the moment. For others, it could be the art of breathing, stretching, journaling, singing, or walking in the woods while focusing on the sounds of nature. Whichever branch of mindfulness we think of, in essence, we might all agree that engaging in

At bMindful Psychology we utilise a number of psychological and sensory assessments to inform the strategies and interventions of therapeutic care. In conjunction with the other assessments, the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Assessment helps provide an overview of a child’s background and is useful in completing a psychological formulation as well as guiding intervention strategies.Our infographic below provides a quick overview of the areas assessed and the possible n

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