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 “stiff upper lip” approach (as well as, the royals, afternoon tea and out-of-use telephone boxes, […]
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 have already made it over the first hurdle. Here’s what to expect after you’ve made […]
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 health problems like anxiety. Unfortunately, few people report their experiences and even fewer seek support […]
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 most lonely, anxious and depressed generation. They have high diagnosis rates of mental health disorders, […]
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, mood, emotions and how we perceive the world. In other words, it majorly affects our […]
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 intends to do us harm as an individual can leave us feeling confused and powerless, […]
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 can be extremely difficult to change these things about oneself, and therefore, problems may persist. […]
Why Can’t I Keep My New Year’s Resolution? Blue Tree intern and aspiring psychologist Maddy Lykourgos describes the pressures of a new year and the dreaded resolutions… Happy New Year from your team here at The Blue Tree Clinic! It’s that time of year again, once the festivities are over and the hard work seems […]
Blue Tree intern and aspiring psychologist Maddy Lykourgos discusses hearing voices… Hearing voices is often the term used for hearing speech or sounds that no one else present can hear. This type of auditory hallucination can be distracting, confusing and particularly distressing. Contrastingly, it is not always a negative experience and some people do find […]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Blue Tree intern and aspiring psychologist Maddy Lykourgos outlines CFS… As the days are getting shorter, it seems like there’s more to do in a shorter space of time. Waking up and coming home in the dark confuses our minds into thinking we should be in bed sooner, and often […]