Mental Health Awareness week is upon us once more and the theme this year is loneliness. Most of us have felt lonely at some point in our lives. However when loneliness becomes chronic, it can have an impact on our mental health beyond what many of us might expect. The impact of loneliness Some research … Read more

MyMindPal co-founder, Khody Damestani, shares his thoughts and experiences as a therapist during stress awareness month. Stress Awareness month is upon us again so I would like to share my observations with you as someone who treats individuals suffering from the negative effects of stress on a daily basis. The last year has been a … Read more

Most of us have experienced some point in our lives where we have struggled to sleep. For the less lucky amongst us this can develop into chronic insomnia. However we now know that there are a number of preventative measures that you can take to reduce the likelihood of this happening. Let’s explore some of … Read more

The harsh reality The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) President Dr Ingrid Daniels has announced the theme for World Mental Health Day 2021 which is ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World’. This theme was chosen by a global vote because the world is increasingly polarized, with the very wealthy becoming wealthier, and the number … Read more

The physical benefits of exercise are well documented and undisputed. There can’t be many people out there who don’t know that regular exercise and developing strength and fitness reduces the risk of suffering a range of health conditions and chronic illness. Not just physical benefits But not everybody understands the positive impact that it has … Read more

MyMindPal co founder Khody Damestani shares his thoughts and experiences as a therapist during the pandemic… Mental health awareness week is here again so I would like to share my observations with you as someone who works in this area day in day out. The last year has been a very busy time for me … Read more

Schools prepare to reopen With schools looking like they will be reopening again soon parents find themselves experiencing a range of emotions as they prepare to hand their loved ones back into the capable hands of their teachers. Relief seems to be the mood experienced by many mums and dads as they count the days … Read more

We all have some habits that we would like to change. Perhaps you’re partial to drinking a little more wine than you’d like to. Maybe binging series after series on Netflix is taking up more of your time these days. It could be that eating too much sugar is your vice. All habits serve a … Read more

Many parents find homeschooling difficult With schools shut parents find themselves once again taking the reigns when it comes to teaching their little bundles of joys. Whilst some mums and dads may rise to this challenge with ease, others find themselves feeling like fish out of water. If you find yourself falling more into the … Read more

Every employer knows that the majority of their people have faced a very tough year throughout 2020. In the past, Jan 1st has presented us all with the opportunity to wipe the slate clean and begin the new year with a renewed lease of positivity. Join a gym. Start a new diet. Make a promise … Read more