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Life after coronavirus- Adapting to a ‘new normal’

Posted on: 19th July 2020
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2020's aspiring Bluetree psychologist and intern, Alexis Baker writes about life in the new normal..... As lockdown eases, shops are beginning to open, people are retuning to work, and life in general is getting busier. Perhaps you have also started…continue reading →

Coping with the mental health effects of lockdown

Posted on: 10th May 2020
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Coping with Lockdown Maddy Lykourgos writes with tips of coping with the adjustments we have all had to make as a result of the current lockdown. For most of us lockdown was an unimaginable concept, and yet globally we have…continue reading →

Self Harm On the Rise?

Posted on: 10th February 2020
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Maddy Lykourgos, trainee psychologist, writes about rising issues with deliberate self-harm In recent news you might have seen the headlines about an increase in deliberate self-harm in our society. The reported increase appears to be specifically around the adolescent and…continue reading →

How do I talk about my depression?

Posted on: 9th July 2018
Under: blog

How do I talk about my depression? Statistically speaking, depression is one of the most common mental health problems in UK society. So, what makes it so difficult to talk about? In the UK we’re probably most recognisable for our…continue reading →

What will happen when I see a psychiatrist or psychologist?

Posted on: 4th July 2018
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How to prepare for your first appointment at The Blue Tree Clinic Here at Blue Tree, we understand that your first appointment can be daunting. It’s important to remember that, even just by getting in contact with us, you will…continue reading →

Do I have an anxiety disorder?

Posted on: 4th July 2018
Under: blog

Do I have an anxiety disorder? The term anxiety disorder covers a whole range of conditions including panic, phobias, OCD, social anxiety and even PTSD. In the UK, an estimated 1 in 4 people each year will experience common mental…continue reading →

Millenials and Mental Health

Posted on: 6th June 2018
Under: blog

Millennials and Mental Health: Blue Tree intern Maddy Lykourgos discusses the barrier between millennials and mental health services… There has been an increasing amount of attention brought to how millennials deal with everyday life stressors, and they’re often labelled the…continue reading →

Mental Health Awareness week

Posted on: 17th May 2018
Under: blog

Mental Health Awareness Week 2018 (14th-20th May) Blue Tree intern Maddy Lykourgos promotes Mental Health Awareness Week... This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is stress and how we cope with it. Naturally, stress impacts our state of mind,…continue reading →

The psychological impact of being robbed

Posted on: 6th February 2018
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Blue Tree intern Maddy Lykourgos discusses the impact of crimes such as burglary… Breaking news stories exhibiting criminal activity continue to percolate all media making us feel unsettled at the possibility that we could be next. The thought that someone…continue reading →

Personality Disorders

Posted on: 11th January 2018
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Personality Disorder (PD) The term ‘personality’ reflects an individual’s set of characteristics that determine how they behave, think and feel. For those affected with PD, it can affect the way they develop both their relationship with others and themselves. It…continue reading →

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