When I talk about the importance of relaxing for positive mental wellbeing I often hear cynical laughter. Time to relax? What planet are you on...
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Five common mistakes teachers (and other educational staff) make when it comes to their mental health.
Teaching and working with students can be incredibly rewarding and fabulous. However, we know that anyone in education is frequently faced with...
Mental Health – the 3 worst things you can say to yourself
How often do we find that our worst critic is ourselves? I don’t know about you but I say some horrible stuff to myself at times. Quite frankly, I’m...
Can CBT be harmful?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a generally safe and effective form of therapy, it’s very unlikely to have caused you any emotional damage....
5 Biggest misconceptions around Mental Health
5 biggest misconceptions around mental health There are a wide range of misconceptions around mental health which contribute to the stigma and...
Should I talk about my mental health on LinkedIn or Social Media?
Talking about mental health on LinkedIn or social media - is it a yes or a no? Ultimately it’s a personal choice and, as with most things, there are...
How effective is CBT Self Help?
How Effective is CBT Self-Help? Would I be better seeing a therapist/counsellor? Many people feel that they need some form of support for their...
Why Self-Help CBT (like Balanced People) may not be for you.
Balanced People resources are based on CBT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. The theory around CBT is that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours...
6 ways to ensure your NY Resolutions will be successful
The New Year is here and many people think about making resolutions/New Year goals. I’m not a massive fan of making January any harder, as it’s such...