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Acne: the myths
There are a great many myths about acne. "People with acne are dirty" Not true - the blackheads are caused by dried oxidised plugs of oil mixed with dead skin cells. Washing conti...read more
Bacne: acne appearing in the back
Acne may emerge in a variety of places, including the back. If this is the case, then this form of acne is given the term “bacne”. Acne may inflict people of any age, gender or ra...read more
Bullying: how to prevent the event...?
‘Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you’ We all know that this is not true, and bullying can have a huge effect on us. It happens everywhere, and, according to Child...read more
Coping with a major personal crisis
Events which threaten our lives or our physical or psychological well-being include; Major disasters which impact broadly on many people More personal incidents such as major inju...read more
Depression-inducing acne
Adolescence is the most fragile juncture of a person’s life. It is like a roller coaster ride of developing physical, social and emotional changes, alongside with the rapidly changing sentiments and fee...read more
Facts on stuttering
What is stuttering? Stuttering is a communication disorder in which the flow of speech is broken by repetitions (li-li-like this), prolongations (lllllike this), or abnormal stoppages (no so...read more
Fear of flying
Fear of flying is a common psychological problem among travellers; recent estimates suggest that between 10-40% of all travellers experience some kind of phobia. Many factors can be associated with this condi...read more
Getting support for your problems
Counselling Counselling takes place when a counsellor sees you in a private and confidential setting to explore a difficulty you are having or distress you may be experiencing. No one can properly be 'sent' ...read more
Getting the most from your counsellor
What is counselling? The feelings you experience as you go through your caring journey can be some of the most confusing and overwhelming you will ever encounter. Medical health staff such as your GP should ...read more
Hypnosis and food intolerance
In recent years the field of mind body medicine (known as psycho-neuro-immunology or PNI) has been gaining wider recognition. Clinicians are now realising that the Cartesian dualist viewpoint with regard to m...read more
Managing alcohol
Alcohol is our favourite drug. Most people associate it with fun, with being sociable and with celebrations. We may also use it to help us feel better when we are tense or unhappy, or to feel more confident.S...read more
Many people with addictions and eating disorders also suffer from depression
Depression is a psychological condition that changes how you think and feel, and also affects your social behaviour and sense of physical well-being. Depression can affect anyone. Once identi...read more
Possible treatments for depression
Treatment for depression can involve a variety of different approaches, and often people find that a combination of these work best. For more information about self-help options such as attending a self-help ...read more
What causes mental health issues?
Stress It is very hard to cope with too much stress. Change can be very hard whether it is the loss of a loved one, moving etc. Young people get a huge amount of pressure on them to succeed and perform from ...read more
What happens after a stroke?
Feelings of anger, despair, frustration and grief are all normal for people who have had a stroke – and their families. Worries about work, money, close relationships and loss of confidence can lead to anxiety andWhat is acupuncture?
Your health and well-being can be greatly improved by acupuncture, as it is a safe and effective method of treatment for many common ailments. Acupuncture encourages the body to promote natural healing and im...read more
When to seek medical attention for your acne
When most people think of acne, what comes to mind is usually basic information that's not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there's a lot more to acne than just the basics.Acne is one of the most c...read more
