Asking for mental health help isn’t easy. But even if you feel like you don’t deserve help for your mental health problem, nothing could be further from the truth.
In defence of crying
Crying gets a bad rap. But if it helps you feel better, who really cares?
5 things I’ve read this week that brought me joy
In a world of miserable content, seeking out things to read that make you smile is a must-do activity. Here’s 5 of mine.
Suicide: the great mental health taboo
For all the strides we’ve made in the mental health conversation, suicide (and feeling suicidal) still remains the great taboo.
Why most things (probably) won’t make you happy
I’m not a minimalist or even particularly tidy – but does the path to happiness begin with getting rid?
Recovering from anxiety: a work in progress
What does recovery from anxiety look like – is it the goal, or a work in progress?
Your beautiful state of mind
Making art isn’t always easy. But if it adversely affects your mental health, it’s time to wonder what you’re really looking for.
The longest love I’ll ever know
A sibling is (with any luck) the longest love any of us will ever know. And now, mine’s getting married.
Getting old and green: gardening for your mental health
Maybe I’m just getting old, but increasingly a spot of gardening is my go-to groove to soothe a frazzled brain. But did you know science backs gardening for your mental health?
3 Important love lessons from Love Island
From toxic masculinity to gaslighting bullshittery, this week I’m talking (ranting) about the key love lessons we could all stand to learn from the nation’s favourite Villa.