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  1. Health & Life
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General wellbeing

How to find a therapist

How to find a therapist

There's more than one way to access psychotherapy Read more

Published: 1st March, 2024

Updated: 8th September, 2024

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Stress - what is it?

Stress - what is it?

We all experience stress from time to time, but what is it? And when does it become a problem? Read more

Published: 10th June, 2022

Updated: 25th September, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Loneliness and being LGBTQ+

Loneliness and being LGBTQ+

What is loneliness? Why are LGBTQ+ people more likely to be lonely? What can you do about loneliness? Find answers to all these questions here. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2021

Updated: 30th July, 2025

Author: Elle Lapsen

Unemployment and mental health

Unemployment and mental health

During the summer of 2016, Davey Shields found himself unemployed, financially pressured and struggling to cope with his mental health. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2021

Updated: 11th October, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Social media: is being online hurting us?

Social media: is being online hurting us?

Our time spent on social media is almost more important than our real lives, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook allow us to be transported into a virtual universe, where friendships flourish and opinions have no filters. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2021

Updated: 29th July, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

How to support other LGBTQ+ people during the coronavirus crisis

How to support other LGBTQ+ people during the coronavirus crisis

We all have a part to play in supporting our community Read more

Published: 20th March, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Coronavirus, self-isolation and your mental health

Coronavirus, self-isolation and your mental health

How to ensure a healthy mind during social distancing Read more

Published: 16th March, 2020

Updated: 7th September, 2021

Author: Anonymised User

How to identify the signs of an abusive relationship

How to identify the signs of an abusive relationship

Abuse can take many forms. Whether it's emotional, physical, or financial, it's important to know the signs. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2020

Updated: 2nd December, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

LGBTQ+ mental health - the stats

LGBTQ+ mental health - the stats

We know we're more likely to face depression and anxiety, but what are the stats when it comes to LGBTQ+ mental well being? Here's the lowdown. Read more

Published: 11th October, 2018

Updated: 7th October, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Suicidal thoughts

Suicidal thoughts

Let's talk about it... Read more

Published: 24th July, 2018

Updated: 25th September, 2025

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What is self-harm?

What is self-harm?

Hey LGBTQ+ people, we need to talk about self-harm! Read more

Published: 24th July, 2018

Updated: 25th September, 2025

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Turbo-charge your mental health

Turbo-charge your mental health

There's more to caring for your mind than antidepressants and talk therapy. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2018

Updated: 25th September, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Antidepressants - what you need to know

Antidepressants - what you need to know

Been diagnosed with depression? Welcome Antidepressants 101. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2018

Updated: 4th March, 2019

Author: Anonymised User

Talking about mental health

Talking about mental health

Talking to someone else can be of great help. Here's how to do it. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2018

Updated: 7th October, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

How to support a friend who is feeling depressed

How to support a friend who is feeling depressed

When a friend is battling with depression, it can be hard to know what to do. Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2016

Updated: 7th October, 2025

Author: Ian Howley

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