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July 7th 2017
Understanding anxiety
When it comes to mental health, there are so many different conditions, disorders and issues that can arise in people across the world. One of the more common mental health disorders that seem to be diagnosed is anxiety and panic attacks.This blog post focuses on some of the basics of anxiety and what it can mean for you. What is meant by anxiety?We all feel anxious from time to time, this is a common feeling. This often comes before certain events such as sitting an exam, attending a job interview or ...
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June 28th 2017
How to make a long-distance relationship work?
Although long-distance relationships are not the norm for relating in today’s society, they are increasingly frequent. Several studies have found that this type of relationships is particularly common among younger cohorts, with some studies finding that 43% of university students being in this kind of relationships.  Regarding the success rate, a few stats from the Centre for the Study of Long Distance Relationships find that:4.5 months – the average time before a long distance relationship breaks...
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June 28th 2017
How to cope when dealing with traumatic events?
A traumatic event is an incident that causes physical, emotional, spiritual, or psychological harm. The person experiencing the distressing event may feel threatened, anxious, or frightened as a result. In some cases, they may not know how to respond or may be in denial about the effect such an event has had. A few examples of common traumatic events are: IllnessDivorceCar crashSomeone dyingLosing your jobEnd of a relationshipBeing raped or assaulted It may be something huge that floors us that co...
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April 28th 2017
How are you? - WHO-Five Well-being Index
Please indicate for each of the five statements which is closest to how you have been feeling over the last two weeks. Notice that higher numbers mean better well-being. For example, if you have felt cheerful and in good spirits more than half of the time during the last two weeks, circle the number 3 in the first line. Scoring:The raw score is calculated by totalling the figures of the five answers. The raw score ranges from 0 to 25, 0 representing worst possible and 25 representing best possible qual...
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April 18th 2017
Mindfulness
It can be easy to rush through life without stopping to notice much.Paying more attention to the present moment – to your own thoughts and feelings, and to the world around you – can improve your mental wellbeing.Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help us enjoy life more and understand ourselves better. You can take steps to develop it in your own life.  What is mindfulness?Professor Mark Williams, former director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, say...
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April 11th 2017
10 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself
Everyday, you have another chance to make things better.
Some days are better than others. On those days that go less well, we usually end up being hard on ourselves. Here are some tools to avoid doing so.1. Keep going. Don't let life's changes throw you off track, but remember that most extenuating circumstances are temporary. Gain more clarity by staying the course and channeling your energy in a positive direction.2. Trust yourself. Believe in your inner resources, no matter what, and you'll...
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