Navigating Recovery: Essential Steps to Take After a Brain Injury A brain injury can turn your world upside down in an instant. Brain injuries may occur because of an accident, fall, or assault (traumatic brain injury -TBI) or tumour, stroke or lack of oxygen to the brain (non-traumatic brain injury – NTBI.) Whatever the cause,
Effective Strategies For Long-Term Stress Management Stress affects us all. In fact, reports have revealed that 74% of adults in the UK have experienced stress in the past year. Despite it being an ever-present factor, there’s no denying that it is capable of influencing both our mental and physical health, making long-term stress management strategies a
Five cognitive exercises to help with a head injury’s recovery Head injuries can be some of the most serious accidents and issues to go through, completely transforming lives in some cases and taking a large amount of rehabilitation before being able to live a ‘normal’ life. A big part of rehabilitation comes in the form
Rehab Anywhere: How to Achieve Sobriety Through an Online Recovery Journey In a world driven by digital connectivity, the realm of healthcare has undergone a transformative shift, offering solutions that break down traditional barriers. One such revolutionary change is the emergence of online recovery programs for substance abuse, providing individuals in need of support with
Look After Your Wellbeing This Winter with 30 Days Of Gardening and Nature Activities What are your motivation levels like during winter? Do you find there’s a greater temptation than usual to stay inside, watching the latest series on TV and warming your hands around a hot drink? But did you know that you could
When in Addiction Recovery, How Important is Community Support? Addiction recovery is a challenging journey that requires a multifaceted approach. While professional help and therapy play critical roles in this process, the importance of community support in addiction recovery should not be underestimated. As Luke Worsfold, Lead Counsellor at Lisa Inside Addiction, says: “Communities provide
Green therapy: How Can Nature Improve Your Mental Health A walk through nature has long been prescribed as a solution for mental health problems. World Mental Health Day might have come and gone, but the lessons we can draw are worthwhile at any time of year. As Professor Jules Pretty explains, connecting with nature improves
How to File for Divorce in Difficult Circumstances If you’re currently in an abusive marriage or are feeling trapped with your partner, there’s always a way out. And it’s important to remember that if you are living in a toxic relationship, that will have a negative impact on your children’s health as well as your
Understanding How Money Worries Affect Your Mental Health Mental health affects many people in the UK and there are countless causes. It’s estimated that roughly one in four people will experience at least one kind of mental health problem every year. This figure is rising and one of the reasons for that is the extent
Caring for Your Emotional Health When You Have a Chronic Illness A chronic illness will likely affect almost every aspect of your life, such as your sleep, social life, relationships, and career. Also, you are more likely to develop a mental health disorder like anxiety or depression. Understanding how chronic illness impacts emotional health, and