Unemployment can be a challenging life transition that significantly impacts mental and emotional well-being. When a job is lost, it often affects one’s self-esteem, sense of identity, and daily routine, which can lead to heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and even depression. In this article, we explore how unemployment affects mental health, backed by current … Read more
The hidden effects of stress Stress has simply become a regular part of modern day life and this may explain why we often fail to see the significance of our stress. Stress is your bodies way of protecting itself, when working properly, stress can cause a person to be more focused, energetic and alert. There … Read more
Although a family, (in a perfect world) should get along, this is not always the case. Unfortunately, for many and often complex reasons, family disharmony does happen. A family may experience – Communication breakdowns Constant arguing Over involvement OR complete avoidance, and even Physical altercations These are all signs of family relationship breakdowns. Several different … Read more
Ability to be involved in our local community is something that most people take for granted. Making connections, developing friendships and gaining a sense of participation and contribution are things that are assumed to be available to everyone. Connecting to a community you have not been a part of because of long-term illness or disability, or, … Read more
Most of us know how stressful sitting exams can be, but any kind of assessment where the outcome affects your future can cause anxiety. For example: Exams Practical assessments Work presentations Interviews All of these types of situations can bring with them a certain amount of stress, anxiety and worry. However waiting for the exam … Read more
Healthy relationship communication is needed in any relationship if it is to flourish, however it may be even more important in couple relationships. Communication interactions such as, Listening Understanding Accepting differing views Staying calm can all help to make your relationship happier and help both of you to feel heard, respected and understood. If, however … Read more
What is mindfulness? Originating from the Buddhist sati, mindfulness is the moment-by-moment intentional, accepting and non-judgmental awareness and focus of one’s attention on the emotions, thoughts, surroundings and sensations occurring in the present moment. It is commonly referred to as “being in the now.” Benefits of mindfulness on stress Mindfulness has been shown to be … Read more
Disability can affect the way a person connects to and interacts with their community. Often this means that a person with a disability may feel they are not included in or part of their local community or larger society. These feelings of disconnection and exclusion can lead to anxiety and depression as the person feels unable … Read more
Being the carer of a person with a disability can be very rewarding. They may be your child, your parent or a sibling and they may rely on you entirely. However pressure from yourself, family members or your community to ‘always’ be there may lead to chronic stress and possibly carer burnout. Being a carer … Read more
Blending the members of two families together to become a new step family can come with both joys and disappointments. Things often do not go to plan with children, and sometimes the parents themselves resisting the changes needed to become a new, functioning and happy family. Adjusting to the new family structure will take some … Read more
