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 is a type of talk therapy […]
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 it looks like and how […]
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 twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls; however, research suggests that ADHD […]
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 motivation becoming more frequent. It’s normal to […]
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 content they see online. While it is true […]
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 and 13% of men in England are diagnosed with depression […]
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 have been so many […]
Blue Tree’s intern and aspiring psychologist Alexis Baker talks discusses unhelpful behaviours in those with anxiety disorders….. Many people experience anxiety disorders of varying degrees and types, such as generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) or something more specific such as social anxiety disorder (SAD) or health anxiety. These are associated with a consistent uncontrollable worry or […]
Blue Tree’s intern and aspiring psychologist Alexis Baker suggests some breathing techniques to help maintain a sense of calm…… Everyone has experienced stress or anxiety at some point in their lives, feelings such as increased heart rate, restlessness, sweating, and perhaps even problems with sleeping or nausea. During these times of high emotion, our mind […]
