Mental Health

SO WHAT IS THIS RESEARCH ALL ABOUT? This research, published in 2010 set out to examine just how important our social interactions are to our physical health and indeed to our very survival. It has analysed data from 148 independent studies from across the world which were all selected against pre-determined criteria and then their […]

Dr. Zoe Watson is a GP who has recently founded her own company Make and Create, which aims to use creativity to support our mental health and well-being. She makes jewellery, candles and all sorts of kits to help people make their own creative projects, as well as holding workshops to bring people together, meditate with our hands, and unleash our inner artist.

Caroline Macrory is a psychologist who has specialised in trauma, who is working on the front line of this pandemic as a newly qualified mental health social worker. With rates of domestic violence, unemployment and mental illness soaring, there has never been greater pressure on our social services. Tune in to hear about her first-hand […]

Therapeutic Writing can be simply described as the intentional use of writing for a therapeutic purpose – in other words for reflection, growth, stress relief or healing. It is a valuable tool and importantly it is flexible – can be used anywhere – and it is free!

Emma Amoscato is the creator of the S.M.I.L.E. system and helps people overcome anxiety, worries and ‘what ifs’. The system is based on using the science of the smile to stop spiralling negative thought patterns and panic. It combines psychological and holistic therapies to dig deeper and unravel people’s thoughts and behaviours. Emma is currently […]