Lisa Dollan, also known as Yorkshire Peach is a Tik Tok creator with over half a million followers. Lisa makes content that compares the US with the UK, including taste tests, slang and cultural differences. Her name, Yorkshire Peach comes from her roots in Georgia, USA, as the … [Read more...] about Talking with Yorkshire Peach: TikTok star and MH advocate
Mental Health
What is ‘Self Gaslighting’ and How to Stop
Gaslighting is a very serious psychological manipulation that affects most people. To gaslight someone is to intentionally distort people's perceptions of the truth and the world around them. This type of manipulation can be received from anyone: friends, family, colleagues, … [Read more...] about What is ‘Self Gaslighting’ and How to Stop
Mental Health IS Health
As you go on a stroll this week, we would like you to consider how on any given week about 1 in 6 people in England report experiencing common mental health problems (like anxiety or depression)[1]. What is important to note is that mental health is not something we can always … [Read more...] about Mental Health IS Health
A GP’s guide to improving your mental wellness
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, so don’t ignore it! I’m sure if I asked you to think about different things you can do to improve your physical health, you would be able to list several things. However, what about your mental health? How many … [Read more...] about A GP’s guide to improving your mental wellness
Let’s talk about neurodiversity in the workplace
If we rolled back the clock to just 10 years ago, the workplace was a very different environment. Artificial intelligence sounded very grand, automation was in its infancy and the workplace was not so diverse with people retiring promptly when they hit 65, and those with … [Read more...] about Let’s talk about neurodiversity in the workplace
Dear Aspect: Mental Health Edition
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (Mon, 10 May 2021 – Sun, 16 May 2021), we felt it was really important to answer some of your questions for this week's Dear Aspect, taken from our Instagram. We are in no way medical professionals, here is just some of our light advice, and … [Read more...] about Dear Aspect: Mental Health Edition
Positive things to tell yourself, as a Student
It really is not the best time to be a student right now. The global pandemic has diminished many things for students: their grades, their moral, their mental health and much more. If you are feeling low, here are some things that you should start telling yourself every … [Read more...] about Positive things to tell yourself, as a Student
Questions to help reflect on your day
Reflection is an important skill to have as it enables people to understand themselves and their surroundings more. Sometimes you can have an 'off day and do not really know how to comprehend it. Here are some questions that you can ask yourself that may help you understand your … [Read more...] about Questions to help reflect on your day
How to manage your feelings as lockdown eases
So, with the vaccination rollout going at such a great pace, the summer is looking brilliant for some. Most are looking forward to getting back to the pubs and festivals such as Reading sold out tickets in days! But for many, the thought of lockdown easing is bittersweet. Many … [Read more...] about How to manage your feelings as lockdown eases
Students guide to self-isolating
Whether you want to move to a different household, or you have received a positive test, there are many reasons why you may need to self-isolate. Many people have endured the lonely and long 14 days and it isn't always easy, but here are a few of my top tips for having a … [Read more...] about Students guide to self-isolating
Through the lens of two U.S. mental health clinicians: A lockdown that unlocked emotions
It was as if we were on a train going at a hundred miles per hour and right before the train flew off a cliff, the emergency brake was pulled. It left many, including us, as two mental health professionals, shook, sad and confused, at times helpless seeing loved ones sick/dead, … [Read more...] about Through the lens of two U.S. mental health clinicians: A lockdown that unlocked emotions
Things to include in a Journal
Creating a journal is a great way to write down your thoughts and feelings, to release any unnecessary emotions that are causing you mental and emotional harm. It is also a good way to keep yourself grounded and sane, especially when you a stranded at home during the lockdown … [Read more...] about Things to include in a Journal