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There was a time not so long ago when the prospect of using psychiatry to treat addiction would have been seen as baffling. Rather than seen as a brain disease [1], Substance Use Disorders were viewed as moral weaknesses needing spiritual treatment rather than psychiatric care. Thankfully, increased medical knowledge has updated the principles of […]
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It’s likely that if you love someone who has an addiction you may have heard the term “codependency“. It’s a type of relationship dynamic that can occur between two individuals that, while they love each other, aren’t healthy and can lead to many problems. Research shows codependency is not often identified when people seek help. […]
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Understanding a bit about porn use and its effects is important. Through learning, you’re better able to self-reflect on how your own practices affect you and others, where it can end up, and what you can do about it. Around half of UK adults watch porn.[1] It’s reported that around 5–8% of the world’s adult population […]
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Getting the work-life balance right is essential to improve your overall well-being and quality of life. Taking a break from work can help with this. 90,000 people are reported as taking a career break every year in the UK.[1] If you’re contemplating a break it might feel a little unsettling, or maybe you’re wondering how to go […]
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It’s no wonder with the chaotic lives people live juggling work, family responsibilities, and social activities that mental health is affected. This is even more apparent with the cost of living crisis where people are feeling real financial strain, which, of course, impacts everything. According to one survey, 74% of people in the UK are […]
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If you’re using porn more than you used to and are struggling to cut it down, you might have developed an addiction. You aren’t alone. In 2021, it was reported that 60,000 Brits sought help for their porn habits. [1] Knowing what the signs of porn addiction are can help you self-identify and to seek […]
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Empathy is the ability to psychologically place yourself in the position of another person so you can gain an accurate and realistic perspective of what they are feeling and going through in their lives or a particular circumstance. Empathic people tend to exhibit a great deal of compassion for other people, particularly but not limited […]
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The harmful effects that alcohol can have on the body have been well-documented in the medical literature for decades. Due to technological advances in medical research practices, scientists can accurately identify the specific damage that the toxic chemicals present in alcohol can cause throughout the human body. The damage causes a range of physical health […]
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If you drink regularly, it’s important to think about the effects of alcohol. Due to how socially accepted and encouraged drinking is, it’s frustrating – after a bit of research – to discover just how destructive alcohol is for health as well as the impact on relationships and life goals. In the UK, “58% of […]
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