Coronavirus

The Awareness Centre Expands Its Online And Telephone Counselling Services

March 20, 2020

The Awareness Centre (TAC) is ensuring more people have access to therapy and mental health support during the coronavirus pandemic by making more counselling sessions available by telephone and online…

How To Cope With Health Anxiety In The Midst Of An Outbreak

March 4, 2020

Amy Launder

Anxiety

Somatic Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Coronavirus

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What is Health Anxiety? There are two types of health anxiety; Somatic Symptom Disorder and Illness Anxiety Disorder. Somatic Symptom Disorder is characterised by an extreme focus on physical symptoms…

How To Cope With The Anxiety Of Not Knowing

February 17, 2020

Karen Dempsey

Anxiety

Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Coronavirus

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Not knowing can be an almighty trigger for anxiety. Not knowing can lead you to latch on to a worrying outcome. You can end up amplifying that worry in your…

Why Exercise Is Good For Mental Health

February 3, 2020

Karen Dempsey

Mental Health, Anxiety, Dementia, Depression, Self Esteem

Coronavirus, Happiness, Exercise

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“It is exercise alone that supports the spirit, and keeps the mind in vigour.” Marcus Tullius Cicero Exercise is good for you all round – not just for body shape…

Mindfulness as a Coping Mechanism

December 17, 2019

Amy Launder

Mindfulness, Personal Development

Coping Mechanism, Coronavirus

What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness has been around for thousands of years in various religious and secular traditions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, yoga, and other non-religious meditations. It is generally thought…

How Yoga Breathing Can Calm Your Anxiety

July 8, 2019

The Awareness Centre

Anxiety

Yoga Breathing, Yoga, Coronavirus

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If you’ve ever experienced anxiety, then you’ll know that the physical symptoms can literally take your breath away. Increased heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating and trembling are just some of…

How to Calm an Anxiety Attack and Regain Control

June 25, 2018

Karen Dempsey

Anxiety, Mental Health

Anxiety Attack, Coronavirus

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If you suffer from an anxiety disorder, then you will know that life can feel scary at times – even overwhelming. Worries about what might happen can sometimes spiral out…

What Is Mindfulness? And Why You Should Have It

May 22, 2017

Mindfulness is a meditation technique that aims at focusing the mind on the present moment. A recent report, using data from 47 clinical trials involving 3,000 participants, shows that mindfulness…