Stress and anxiety: 19 proven ways to reduce it
Prolonged stress is bad for us. It raises our cortisol levels. Stress can manifest itself as a physical and mental health problem. Stress causes an...
Mental Health
The Mental Health section encompasses a broad range of topics focusing on various aspects of mental health, including conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. It covers diverse subjects such as the lifelong impact of shopping addiction, the nuances of post-traumatic stress disorder, and the societal implications of issues like gambling addiction and discrimination in healthcare. The section also delves into enhancing mental clarity, the challenges faced by unpaid carers, and the social exclusion of people in pain. Additionally, it explores innovative approaches to mental health, like using music therapeutically and addressing seasonal depression, underlining the multifaceted nature of mental health concerns and their impact on individuals and society.
Toll of pandemic on those with eating disorders
Research suggests that disruptions to daily life as a result of lockdown and social distancing may have a detrimental impact on an individual's wellbeing, with...
Wellcome Photography Prize Winner 2020
Russian artist Arseniy Neskhodimov has won the prestigious Wellcome Photography Prize 2020 for his Prozac series, a unique portrayal of the artist’s own experiences of...
Job loss and anxiety
Faltering economy causing ‘escalation in anxiety levels’ says Priory psychiatrist. The economy is struggling, putting millions of jobs at risk Job loss and insecurity is a major...
Job loss and mental health
With the UK officially in recession, Priory mental health expert talks about job loss and the stages of grief: coping and recovering You might experience...
Living apart together – mobile workers
Living apart together: new report to better understand the needs of mobile workers and their families. People working away from home face greater health and...
Panic attacks
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and...
Polyvagal Theory and the potency of the dorsal state
So much of our focus on the Polyvagal Theory centres around honouring and validating the ventral vagus and teaching people to move up from the...
Exercise when I have cancer, are you mad?
Sarah Newman discusses the benefits of exercise during treatment for cancer. Anyone who has been through or watched someone go through cancer treatment will know...
Exercise – Staying covid-safe at the gym
Gyms are beginning to reopen after the covid-19 lockdown, which is great news for our physical and mental health. Many people have been regularly exercising...
