The Blue Tree Clinic's resident intern, Alannah Fallon investigates the importance of good sleep.....   Importance of sleep Sleep is vital for the development and adequate functioning of the mind and body, and therefore a good sleep routine equates to good health. Whilst in a sleep state, your...

We all struggle at some point or another, children included. Challenges are normal. However, good mental health is important for a child’s social, emotional, mental and physical development.  It is, therefore, important we do what we can to help children manage their emotions and improve their sense...

Eye movement desensitisation reprogramming (EMDR) is a type of psychotherapy used to help people with a wide range of different mental health conditions.  EMDR treatment does not require as much discussion as other forms of psychotherapy. Instead of using talking to overcome challenges, EMDR therapy...

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used by therapists around the world to help people overcome a wide range of mental health conditions. It is considered to be one of the most effective therapies available, often helping people achieve life-changing results in just a few weeks. What is CBT? CBT...

Bipolar disorder affects approximately 1 in every 100 people at some point in their life. It can take a toll on a person’s well-being and hinder their ability to work and maintain relationships.  In this guide to helping someone with bipolar disorder, you’ll learn exactly what the condition is, what...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that affects the way a person thinks and behaves. The three main symptoms of ADHD are inattentiveness (difficulty concentrating), hyperactivity (excessive movement) and impulsivity (acting on impulse). Boys are more than...

Bluetree's psychology intern Alannah Fallon (pictured above) writes about seasonal affective disorder and how we can help.. With the days getting shorter and winter quickly approaching, you may find that the winter blues are slowly creeping up on you, with lower moods, feeling tired and a loss of...

Alexis Baker, Blue Tree Clinic’s intern and aspiring clinical psychologist writes about what it means to be ‘triggered’ and what can help. Nowadays, the term ‘triggered’ is frequently thrown around on social media as a way to describe people who are offended by, or uncomfortable with, certain...

This week, Blue Tree Clinic’s intern and aspiring clinical psychologist Alexis Baker writes about important things to remember when struggling with depression. Today, depression continues to be one of the most wide-spread mental health conditions. A recent NHS health survey showed that 24% of women...

Hannah Cartwright Nutritionist, talks about diet culture & body image. Diet culture is a culture that sets a focus on an idealised size which results in many of us trying to fix ourselves, whether that is through meal plans, calorie counting, cosmetic surgery (the list goes on) to do so. There...