Talking about sex with doctors
"I don't know if I can do it." Jeremy seemed truly frightened. "My GP is a woman, and I can't…
On the Couch
Anorexia nervosa
This is a complex eating disorder which is characterised by low body weight accompanied by a body image distortion. The…
Self-harm
Self-harm is when someone deliberately hurts or injures him or herself. This can take a number of forms including: cutting,…
Fear
Fear is a basic human emotion which causes a pyschological and physiological response in the body known as ‘fight or…
How stressed are you?
This STRESS SCALE was developed by Gladeana McMahon, co-director of the Centre for Stress Management. Gladeana McMahon (FBAC, FIMS) helped…
Why the Junior Doctors’ strike will boost mental health now but cause problems later
It may seem like the junior doctors are being battered and harried as a group by events, but they are probably…
The Parent Guilt Trap
I am not a medic, but during 17 years of working in Parenting Education and support, I have had the privilege…