Mental health

We like to believe that the brain is wired to seek what’s best for us, that it pushes us toward health, happiness, and healing. But the truth is more complicated.

I’ve learned something about the body over the years: it knows the doorway before I do. Sometimes, I feel it in the soles of my feet, a subtle tightening, like the earth itself is holding its breath.

There’s a quiet, stubborn myth in our culture that being productive every minute is the only way to be valuable. But here’s a quieter truth: sometimes doing nothing is exactly what your brain and your...

If you’ve been spending a lot of time chatting with AI tools like chatbots, you’re not alone. These digital companions can feel like supportive friends, always ready to listen. However, there’s growing...

Throughout my years of Reiki practice, I’ve been continually drawn back to the idea that Reiki can help heal the emotional body.

Venting is a crucial aspect of maintaining mental and emotional well-being. It refers to expressing and releasing pent-up emotions, stress, or anxiety healthily and constructively. When left unaddressed...

On December 21, 2024, I moved into a hospital room that wasn't mine. The palliative care unit became my home, its dim hallways and beeping monitors my new neighbourhood. My mother lay in the bed by the...

It's time to stop saying we're all the same. It's doing more harm than good. As a Consultant Psychotherapist with 20 years in mental health, specialising in Culturally Attuned Cognitive Behavioural Therapy...

There have been moments when I needed to make a decision but felt overwhelmed, not by the task itself, but by the pounding in my chest. In those moments, I didn’t need advice, I needed courage.

Have you ever found yourself feeling extremely low after the death of someone you didn’t personally know? Maybe you've struggled to accept their passing. Maybe you are beginning to question why you...

The Superwoman Schema (SWS) serves as a theoretical framework that articulates a collection of beliefs, behaviors, and emotional reactions frequently observed in African American women. This schema...

Breakups are painful, and it’s natural to want to make sense of what happened. But when those thoughts start to spiral and replay endlessly in your mind, you might become caught in a cycle called rumination...

The standard greeting, “How are you today?” is mostly answered with “fine, thank you.” Are we really fine?  Many of us smile and push through our day, pretending to be “fine.” What is the cost of doing...

Teenagers are full of thoughts, emotions, and big questions, yet most of them don’t know how to express what they’re going through. Traditional talk therapy can feel intimidating or boring, and let’s...

Touch is a powerful tool for connection, healing, and intimacy. Yet misconceptions about touch often lead to misunderstandings, missed opportunities, and even harm in relationships. This article explores...

If you’ve ever struggled to identify what your body is telling you or felt overwhelmed by too much sensation, you’re not alone. For many people who are neurodivergent, the relationship between mind and body...

Laughter, like a gentle breeze in a tense room, carries healing in its rhythm and light in its echo. Beyond its infectious charm, it stirs something deep, elevating the soul, amplifying joy, and colouring...

Many people who have experienced sexual abuse can be fearful of using health services for several reasons. They may be anxious that the procedure could trigger their memories or that they have no control over...

In a world that often celebrates self-reliance as strength, we rarely stop to ask: What if doing it all alone is actually hurting us? Hyper-independence, the deep-rooted urge to handle everything by...

Ever find yourself craving that spark, the one that makes you feel inspired, energized, or simply okay being you? In our overstimulated, fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget that joy isn’t something we...