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Explore our blogs and resources to learn more about a wide range of mental health topics including common mental health issues, ways of coping and strategies that can help you overcome your difficulties.

Mind & Mood 22 Mar, 2024
Ghosting - How it Affects your Mental Health

Explore the profound effects of ghosting on mental health and learn effective coping strategies to navigate its emotional challenges. Understand the psychological impact of being ghosted and how it can affect your overall well-being.

Mind & Mood 12 Mar, 2024
Couples Therapy: it is for everyone.

Centric Mental Health recognises that couples and relationships look different from house to house. We have experience working with and supporting every kind of couple. Our hope for you reading this post is that it will ease some of your concerns about couples counselling before you start. We want to give you more of an idea of what to expect from couples counselling and to understand why it can be useful and helpful to attend.

Mind & Mood 01 Feb, 2024
Micro Habits for Mental Health

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for mental health can be challenging. Explore the concept of micro habits—small, manageable behaviors that can significantly improve your mental wellbeing without disrupting your busy schedule.

Mind & Mood 23 Jan, 2024
Navigating the Storm: Conquering Exam Stress with Resilience and Mindfulness

Exam stress is a common part of student life, but it doesn’t have to dictate your experience. By implementing certain strategies and adopting a resilient mindset, you can transform the exam season into an opportunity for growth and success.

Mind & Mood 12 Jan, 2024
How ADHD Affects Relationships

ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition. It can impact a person regarding their ability to focus, concentrate, organise, plan, regulate energy levels and control impulses, amongst other challenges. Due to these common attributes of the ADHD brain, unique challenges can exist in our relationships, whether with family, friends, or partners. Take a look...

Mind & Mood 26 Oct, 2023
The Top 5 Health Questions every Man should ask his Father

Our genetic make-up is a key indicator of what, if any, illnesses we may encounter throughout our lives. As preventative healthcare is becoming more effective at either delaying or preventing inherited illnesses, it is very important to know your family medical history and share this information with your GP. 

Mind & Mood 26 Oct, 2023
Facing Reality: 8 ways to Cope with Denial 

Denial is a common human defense mechanism that helps us avoid facing uncomfortable truths or difficult emotions.

Mind & Mood 26 Oct, 2023
Headache or Migraine: Ways to Distinguish Between the Two

Headaches and migraines are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct conditions with varying causes, symptoms and treatments.

Mind & Mood 25 Oct, 2023
Why Am I So Tired? Understanding Fatigue

Fatigue, weariness, low energy – these are common feelings that many people experience at times when they just can't seem to muster the energy to do anything. Fatigue is more than simply feeling sleepy.  It can be physical weariness, mental fog and emotional lack of motivation. There are many causes of fatigue that are easy to recognise, but others can be caused by medical conditions, age, or life changes.

Mind & Mood 24 Oct, 2023
Connecting the Dots: How Anxiety Raises Heart Health Risk in Men 

Anxiety is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide and its impact on overall health is profound. Recent studies have shown that anxiety can have a particularly significant effect on men's heart health, increasing their risk of cardiovascular problems.

Testosterone graph by age in Men
Mind & Mood 24 Oct, 2023
Understanding Testosterone: Are Your Levels Normal for Optimal Men's Health? 

How Low Testosterone Levels Affect Mens' Lives

Frustrated Women lost keys
Mind & Mood 24 Oct, 2023
Tired of forgetting where you put your Keys? 

10 Simple Hacks to Improve Focus and Memory