There is now a greater awareness of ADHD than ever before but that prompts the question as to whether diagnosis of this condition is too easily confirmed or whether we are still missing people who should be diagnosed with it.
One of the obvious challenges when trying to evaluate a young adult is the fact that hormonal challenges and developmental changes to a young person’s brain can potentially…
Online therapy or Teletherapy has been gaining traction over the years, and it definitely had a foothold during the pandemic. However, there is some growing concern that using online therapy can expose a lot of your private information. Do companies protect user data properly? Is there enough security in place to prevent data breaches from occurring? Here’s what you should know before you sign…
Behavioural treatment centres exist to help people get on the right track. When someone troubled needs to get on the right path, these centres are more than happy to guide them. Your role as a loved one is similar, and here is what you can do to help.
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Rapport needs to be built during outpatient treatment before any progress is made. When you visit someone, your role…
Are you considering taking a dive into navigating fertility services? It’s a pretty big world, and it needs to be due to all of the misinformation that’s out there (like women becoming infertile when they’re in their 30s). A lot of stuff is totally false, but if you’re wanting more information about getting pregnant or just want to know more about fertility in general, then seeing a…
Are you having stress getting a good night’s sleep? Wish you were waking up feeling refreshed and energised instead of groggy and depleted? Believe it or not, your sleeping position might be holding back your restful dreams. That’s why understanding the best sleep positions for optimal rest and comfort can be key to getting the quality zzzs that will give you spring in your step each…
Depression and anxiety are mental health challenges that so many people battle on a daily basis. Depression is a neuropsychiatric disorder that attracts a lot of attention in the world of medical science. Finding a way to combat the impact that this disorder has on people and helping patients to improve their mental health is a top research priority.
That is why there is a lot of excitement…
Incontinence is a common and often hidden health issue that affects people of various ages, from the young to the elderly. Whether it’s pregnancy / postpartum incontinence or the challenges of caring for a loved one living with continence issues, the impact on individuals and families can be significant. In this blog post, we at London Mums aim to shed light on the prevalence of…
The LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges when it comes to mental health and substance use. Discrimination, stigma, and social isolation can all contribute to the development of mental health conditions and substance use disorders. In this post, we’ll explore the intersection of mental health and substance use in the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of seeking professional help.
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For many of us, our coworkers are more than the people we work with. They become lifelong friends who we value greatly and are important parts of our lives. That’s why learning that a work friend has cancer comes as a huge shock and leaves you feeling incredibly upset.
It’s normal to want to do what you can for a colleague with cancer, but if you aren’t sure about what to say or how you can…
There’s fart, there’s shit and now there’s a helpful new compound word to clarify the subtleties of bowel incontinence – ‘shart’ – currently called ‘leaking poo’ by the NHS. It’s a lonely, unsettling and little spoken of place you go for 24 hours after eating an indian or some highly processed food, in which you can no…