Living With Chronic Illness: How I Protect My Mental Health on the Hard Days   The irony wasn’t lost on me when I was asked to write a piece for World Health Day.   Since my mid-twenties, I’ve been in a battle with my body.   An underactive thyroid that took ten years to diagnose eventually led to Hashimoto’s disease — an autoimmune condition where my body attacks my thyroid. I’ve lived with plantar fasciitis for a decade, knee pain that comes and goes, endometriosis and excr

Whilst it's a great time to take advantage of a feeling of newness, spring isn't about pressure to transform - it's an opportunity for a gentle reset.

How often do we check in with the women in our lives beyond “Are you ok?” Probably not often enough! Women are truly amazing, often juggling different daily challenges, proving their worth, and dealing with societal pressures to look good all whilst our bodies go through so many biological challenges, from our first period to menopause and everything in between. It’s no wonder it can take a toll on our mental health. 1 in 4 Women in England experience a common mental health c

Does your child find going to school challenging? Is it putting a daily strain on you both? In this post, we explore some of the reasons children may refuse school, common myths about children’s mental health, how to talk to your child about what’s going on, letting go of ‘perfect parenting’, and how to discuss getting support.

“Having the courage to reckon with our emotions and to rumble with our stories is the path to writing our brave new ending.”— Brené Brown

Maybe 2026 doesn’t need a new you, but a kinder relationship with the you who already exists — one rooted in understanding, compassion, and self-acceptance.

What does your Christmas look like? Whether you are celebrating or not, some of us will be with family and friends, while others will be working or spending it alone. It could be a time of grief or a reminder of those we have lost or lost contact with. Family, social, and financial pressures can make it crucial to give yourself the gift of healthy boundaries to survive the Christmas period.   Boundaries are the limits you set and the things you consider acceptable. Boundarie

Have you ever heard someone casually say, “I’m a bit OCD” when referring to their tidy home or their alphabetised book case ? While it may seem like a harmless comment, phrases like this can trivialise the seriousness of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Misunderstanding OCD not only spreads misinformation but also contributes to stigma, often making those who live with the condition feel isolated, anxious, or ashamed. What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? The National I

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