Finding happiness in the everyday Practice gratitude Studies show that people who practise gratitude are more likely to feel happier with their everyday lives. Not only can gratitude help you to see more of the positives in your life, it can help you to feel more satisfied with the here and now. When you’re able … Read more
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Different types of therapy Counselling When you’re going through difficulties in life, counselling can help. It’s a form of talking therapy that provides support to help you make more sense of your thoughts and feelings. Most counselling sessions take place as part of a planned schedule and are completely confidential. According to the NHS, counselling … Read more
How much does talking therapy cost? And why? How did therapy get so expensive? How much does therapy cost? We should probably start with how much therapy actually costs. The problem with this is there’s no definitive answer. The cost of therapy can vary massively and will depend on factors like where you live and … Read more
The science behind Ed can Help The relationship between health and sound Your brain is constantly emitting electrical activity, which can be displayed as brainwaves. There are several different types of brainwaves – their frequency changes depending on the mental or physical activity being performed. An EEG (electroencephalogram) measures brain waves through electrodes placed across … Read more
5 ways to manage your mental health without a therapist Take care of your physical health Improving your mental health with exercise Studies suggest that even as little as 10 minutes of brisk walking can drastically impact our mood. The powerful endorphins released when exercising can often act as a natural antidepressant. You might have … Read more
How has therapy evolved since the pandemic? Loneliness Enforced quarantine and social isolation have seen more people than ever struggling with their mental health. A survey carried out by Mind revealed that one in six adults sought mental health support for the first time in their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. This could be in … Read more
What does ‘Feeling Sound’ mean to you? Barriers to happiness Many factors can come into play to lower our mood and make life less enjoyable. These can be anything from workplace stress to illness. Take loneliness, for instance. It’s something we’ve probably all struggled with at some point during the pandemic. The negative effects of … Read more
Where does PTSD affect the brain? What is PTSD? Essentially, your brain is equipped with a personal alarm system that normally helps ensure your survival. As an example, this could be the ‘fight or flight’ reaction, or when you leave your hand over heat for too long. However, when suffering with PTSD, the neural networks … Read more
Are Depression and anxiety the same thing? “One in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives” (WHO, 2014). This means that one of your friends, family or people close to you will likely suffer from a mental health condition. As the two largest mental … Read more
What is sound therapy? Where did sound therapy come from? It isn’t easy to pin down the exact origins of sound therapy. Some say there’s evidence of sound therapies being used as far back as the ancient Greeks and Egyptians. It seems like ancient civilisations commonly used sound therapy as a tool for prayer and … Read more