Impostor Syndrome
Maddy Lykourgos offers some information about Impostor Syndrome and how to spot it What is Impostor Syndrome? Impostor syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that occurs in individuals who experience… ...
How Do I Find the Right Therapist for me?
Maddy Lykourgos writes about the importance of finding a therapist that suits you and some key questions to bear in mind After making the decision to start attending therapy sessions,… ...
How psychiatrists and psychologists work together?
What is the difference between psychiatrists and psychologists? Psychiatrists: – Trained medical doctors who later specialise in the field – Can prescribe and review medication – Often consult and oversee… ...
Freshers and Mental Health
Blue Tree intern Maddy Lykourgos discusses the alarmingly high rate of mental health problems among first-year university students Moving into university is an exciting time for many young people, the… ...
Bridging the gap between mental and physical health
Stop. Close your eyes. Now, try and visualise what does ‘Health’ look like? What do you see? By Nicola Dalrymple for The Blue Tree Clinic. Health is not something concrete,… ...
How do we deal with failure?
Blue Tree intern Maddy Lykourgos outlines possible reasons why we deal with ‘failure’ so badly Given the current aftermath that’s following the recent exam results season and new start to… ...
Summertime
Blue Tree intern Maddy Lykourgos describes the gloomier side of summertime Summer is well underway, with temperatures continuing to soar across the country and records being broken all over Europe.… ...
Grief: “it comes in waves”
For something that is so natural and certain, death is not a topic we generally deal with well. No two experiences of mourning are the same and while everybody goes… ...
Is there really a rise in mental health problems?
Blue Tree intern Maddy Lykourgos explores the phenomenon of rising mental health problems Every now and again in the realm of mental health, it becomes publicised that today’s society suffers… ...
How do I talk about my depression?
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… ...
