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Isolation and Loneliness
Isolation and Loneliness Isolation. It’s a word that we hear so often at Dorset Mind when people speak to us about their mental health. …
‘Distract or Deal With’ The Power of Anxious Thoughts
‘Distract or Deal With’ The Power of Anxious Thoughts CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) taught me about the impact of anxious thoughts. Throughout years of…
The Stigma Around Self-Injury
The Stigma Around Self-Injury Trigger Warning: There are multiple references to self-injurious behaviours throughout this blog, which some people might…
Putting ALGEE into Practise
Putting ALGEE into Practise Mental Health First Aid and ALGEE Enrolling on training courses to gain knowledge and new skills…
Sunlight and Your Wellbeing
Sunlight and Your Wellbeing Many people are aware that soaking up the sun can have benefits for both physical and…
Empty Nest Syndrome – One Year On
Empty Nest Syndrome - One Year On The Guardian released an article last week about empty nest syndrome, quoting the…
Empty Nest Syndrome
Empty Nest Syndrome Last week my youngest son received the news that he had achieved the grades he needs to…
How Has Maslow’s ‘Hierarchy of Needs’ Been Tested During Covid-19?
How Has Maslow's 'Hierarchy of Needs' Been Tested During Covid-19? The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a dramatic series of…
The Ripple Effect of Suicide
The Ripple Effect of Suicide TRIGGER WARNING: This blog mentions suicide and may be upsetting in nature. If you need…
My Recovery Journey From an Eating Disorder
My Recovery Journey From an Eating Disorder TRIGGER WARNING: This blog mentions eating disorders and may be upsetting in nature…
Bipolar and Me
Bipolar and Me TRIGGER WARNING: This blog mentions bipolar disorder and may be upsetting in nature. If you need to…
My Binge Eating – Jessica’s Story
My Binge Eating The term ‘binge’ gets thrown around: from being used to describe Netflix marathons to how much you…
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