As yesterday marked the 27th celebration of World Mental Health Day, leading CBT provider, Efficacy have been reflecting on why there’s never been a more important time to highlight mental health issues in the UK.
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As the end of daylight savings time quickly approaches, the UK’s leading CBT provider – Efficacy; are keen to share some of their top tips to tackle seasonal affective disorder and some of its associated symptoms.
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Experienced former GP, Anita Goraya is now developing specialist expertise in dealing with psychological trauma. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop following a stressful life event or catastrophic situation which has involved fear, helplessness or horror.
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In the wake of World Suicide Prevention Day last week and the BBC documentary, which unveiled that Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson’s own suicide attempt, leading CBT provider, Efficacy have been reflecting on the UK’s suicide rates and called for more to be done when it comes to accessing quality mental…
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Results from a recent survey conducted by Efficacy’s Director of Clinical and Business Operations, Shamira Graham, unveiled that leading CBT provider; Efficacy achieves an astonishing 86 per cent recovery rate for people who complete their therapy services.
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Everyone falls victim to procrastination from time to time. At some point, our self-control wavers. We end up losing sight of our goals and surrendering everything we know about the benefits of delayed gratification.
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Our self-esteem is essentially the opinion we have of ourselves. People who suffer from low self-esteem are often plagued with feelings of worthlessness, awkwardness and frustration. These feelings can leave sufferers more susceptible to mental health issues such as depression and social anxiety.
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Leading CBT provider, Efficacy has responded to new research published in The British Journal of General Practice that reveals that CBT is an effective way to tackle chronic insomnia.
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Anger is a perfectly normal and healthy emotion that we all experience from time to time. Mild frustration to a sense of rage is usually proportionate to the given situation where we think we have been let down or violate.
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Having a baby can be happy and exciting, however, it can also be difficult for many women. Sometimes depression and anxiety can start during pregnancy, let’s face it, you’re not only going through a major life event, but you also have hormonal changes to cope with and body changes.
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When you’re not feeling yourself, it can be hard to differentiate between just feeling a bit low or depression. Many people compare emotions to a spectrum of colour – when we’re feeling positive and happy our emotions fall on the light end of the colour spectrum, with our negative and unhappy emotio
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Roughly half a million people in the UK suffer from work-related stress, with stressed workers taking an astonishing 12.5 million days off work.
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Earlier this year, the CIPD and Simplyhealth released worrying new findings on the state of workplace stress in the UK. With mental ill-health costing the UK more than 94bn every year, leading CBT provider Efficacy is now urging corporations to provide adequate mental health support to their employe
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Leading CBT providers Efficacy, have been using an innovative, digital mental health platform, SilverCloud to support their work with NHS GPs, who use the GP Health Service.
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This week, CBT experts Efficacy have been hosting a range of mental health workshops for law professionals, which address topics such as procrastination, self-critical thinking and technology addiction.
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As this week sees the launch of Mental Health Awareness week, the London based, cognitive behavioural specialists, Efficacy, have launched a campaign, encouraging depression sufferers to write an open letter to their mental health issues.
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High-functioning depression, otherwise known as dysthymia is a topic that divides sufferers and mental health professionals alike. Can you really be suffering from depression but still able to keep up appearances? Everyone has their own idea of what depression looks like. Constant low mood,…
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Cognitive behaviour therapy experts, Efficacy have expressed their delight after a new study conducted by the University of Southampton and Kings College show that remote CBT can drastically improve the symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy specialists Efficacy has urged organisations to do more to protect the mental health of their employees following the latest CIPD and Simplyhealth report that shows that mental ill health is the top cause of long-term workplace absenteeism.
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Our personal belief systems drive a majority of our actions. It is the foundation of our morality and plays a role in our ability to form and maintain relationships. Our beliefs influence our goals, thoughts and behaviours and are also the base for most of our assumptions.
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The World Bank and World Health Organisation both rank OCD as the tenth leading cause of disability and with around 36,000 people living with the condition in Wales alone, sufferers often seek out CBT techniques to help treat their thoughts and behaviours.
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The Guardian has recently put a focus on the millions of Britons who feel overstretched, struggling to balance work and family commitments, while others are underutilised, unemployed or underemployed.
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Most of us have our own idea of what an ideal relationship is. Some look at their parents’ or grandparents’ relationships, while others form their relationship ideals based on what they've seen in a movie, book or even what the media tells them about their favourite celebrity couple.
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So you’ve decided to try CBT, which is great! But in order for you to get the best out of your sessions, you need to be prepared for what to expect.
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Although approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health issue, there is still a significant amount of social taboo associated with therapy. This fear of talking through emotions prevents a lot of people from seeking professional help.
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People suffering from PTSD typically tend to re-experience a traumatic event through nightmares, flashbacks and distressing recollections of the situation. Sufferers also experience emotional numbness and avoid trigger situations that remind them of their initial trauma.
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Expert cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) practitioners, Efficacy, are delighted to have been awarded the ‘Best CBT Therapy Service 2019’ by Global Health & Pharma (GHP).
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National statistics claim that more than 1 in 10 people in the UK are likely to have a ‘disabling anxiety disorder’ at some stage in their life. In addition to this, approximately 13 percent of adults in the UK will develop a specific form of anxiety at some point in their life.
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According to the World Health Organisation, depression will be the second-leading cause of world disability by 2020. With January in full swing, commonly billed as the most depressing month of the year, it’s essential for sufferers of depression to equip themselves with useful tips on how to…
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Nominated in the ‘Best Healthcare Provider Partnership’ category, expert cognitive behavioural therapists, Efficacy has been shortlisted as finalists for the prestigious HSJ Partnership Awards 2019. Taking place 20th March at London’s Park Plaza in Westminster, the HSJ Partnership Awards celebrate…
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Tanya Woolf Our Clinical Director discussing the psychological implications of dieting and different responses depending on personality traits. Please look at our Eating disorders page.
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Plans to "transform" attitudes to mental health, with a focus on children and young people, have been announced by Theresa May. Additional training for teachers, an extra £15 million for community care, and improved support in the workplace were among measures announced by the PM.
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Bipolar disorder, sometimes known as manic depression, is a complex illness affecting between 1% and 5% of the population. People with the condition have problems with their moods, experiencing periods, or ‘episodes’, of extreme highs (mania), and usually periods of depression.
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What makes for a healthy romantic relationship differs from couple to couple. Forming a trusting and positive partnership takes effort and time. And unfortunately, it doesn’t just happen overnight. For any relationship to grow strong and stay strong, you need to put in some work. Below are some…
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Spotting the signs of depression in adolescents and young adults is difficult. This is a tumultuous period where both biological, physiological, and psychological developments clash together. Depression in young adults is easily masked by our narrow assumptions. It’s all ‘just growing pains’, or a…
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Many people seem to be feeling an underlying sense of anxiety as the prospect of Brexit loom closer. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is chosen by NICE as the therapy of choice for Anxiety and Depression. A lot of us appear to be having a bit of a rough time at the moment, and it would be surprising if
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has calculated depression or anxiety caused by work related stress has risen in Great Britain over the 2017 and 2018 period. An increase of 12% more employees suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety.
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CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is evidence based and offer a wide range of tools to manage your behaviour, thoughts and feelings. These are all on extra alert during Christmas - one of the busiest fun-filled times of the year – a most wonderful time of the year!
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CBT is in high demand during Xmas as it is portrayed as an unrealistically happy time of year, but many people find it extremely stressful. Especially CBT for Couples, family rows or loneliness which all come to a head at this time of year. What does CBT tell us that you can do to reduce these…
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While Christmas can affect anyone’s mental health, it certainly has the potential to exacerbate the symptoms of those with existing conditions. You could be a parent trying to manage expectations while also coping with limited finances; you might be someone who feels isolated at Christmas.
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Avoidance and worrying about anxiety tend to make it worse, definitely worrying about being anxious is never helpful. There are simple things that can help. Find out what they are and how to get help.
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CBT Therapy is also known as talking therapy and communication is a core element of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. As an accredited CBT Therapist in London, my Couples Therapy session does include talking about issues in couples brought together and where one or both parties have children from their
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When we are anxious our pulmonary, cardiac, endocrine, intestine, urinary, gastric, neurological systems are all activated, but is it dangerous? Find out here.
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A fear of fainting is one of the main concerns in panic disorder. It can be a persistent and repetitive thought that is experienced. Find out here the relationship between fainting, anxiety and the anxiety disorders here.
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All of our CBT therapists have been award with accreditation from the BABCP. As the largest and leading cognitive behavioural therapy service in London, we have the best CBT Therapists in London. We offer a rapid, discreet, affordable service which prioritises our clients and their needs.
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Symptoms of anxiety in our body can be diverse. These are different from anxiety disorder to disorder, and person to person. Here we describe the Threat Response of anxiety, also known as autonomic symptoms of anxiety.
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The anxiety disorders are a cluster of problems, often related and overlapping, with defined diagnostic criteria. Anxiety is a natural emotion and high levels of anxiety does not mean it is an anxiety disorder. There are six anxiety disorders. In others disorders anxiety may be experienced.
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Anxiety is caused by biological factors, learning experiences and your triggers to anxiety - stress can play a part in developing anxiety. Often our anxieties are learnt in childhood but they can develop in adulthood. Noticing anxious thoughts just before feeling anxiety will identify the cause.
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Mirco Magi is Efficacy’s Senior CBT Therapist in London. For some, the use of alcohol and substances are an integral part of our society, and for 'controlling' anxiety and depression. Mirco is accredited in CBT and understands the role of alcohol and substances in maintaining depression and anxiety.
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GPs are unable to access confidential care locally. We have treated 405 GPs with mental health problems over the last year; with CBT 85% are making a full recovery. The GPs were all suffering from common mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. Read more out the results here.
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In this guide, you'll find advice on how to manage your anger. You'll find relevant information about anger and what you can do in this article. The advice can help you improve your life.
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A client describes his CBT treatment of IBS with our CBT Therapist. IBS can be unforgiving, affecting 1 in 7. Six months after treatment James Morton explains how he got better with CBT. He describes how IBS impacted his life, what he did to overcome IBS and the changes CBT had on his move to London
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One of the mental health issues I often treat as a CBT Therapist in London is ‘Low Self-Esteem’. When you have a negative picture of yourself it can often lead to a feeling of low self-esteem – you don’t feel that you are good enough. This feeling is more problematic in a romantic relationship.
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The turning of a year is the time of the resolutions and for some to make more drastic decisions. For me, as a CBT Therapist January brings couples who are thinking about a divorce. The decisive element in this is that they have decided to seek CBT Therapy to give their relationship one more…
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“I’m so depressed” has become a familiar expression when we’re feeling a bit down in the dumps, stressed or anxious. CBT is the recommended therapy for depression according to NICE. AS a CBT Therapist in London and the UK I treat many people for depression, and I hope this post can help anyone…
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Lucy Wallis writes for the BBC about Catherine Benfield's journey out of OCD. She recovered with CBT, but also helped by creating Olive the personification of her OCD. In the CBT treatment of OCD we often encourage clients to externalise their OCD experience, for these very reasons...
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In this guide, you'll find advice on how to manage your anxiety. You'll find relevant information about Anxiety and what you can do in this article. The advice can help you improve your life.
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When doing something new, CBT therapists reflect with clients on the pros & cons of our options, e.g. going to a first date, accepting a job offer, renting or buying, smoking, losing weight, asking for help, moving to London, finding a CBT therapist. Here we look at a process that helps.
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What’s happened to my libido? One of the common problems we see in cognitive behavioural therapy is dwindling or non-existent sex life or desire for a sex life. “We used to have sex all the time,” they often say, “but now once a month is a major event.” What are the reasons for this state and what…
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Although September this year has provided a record-breaking heat wave, for some, autumn to winter depression is only around the corner. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a treatment for anxiety and depression in general, can help seasonal depression and may prevent it recurring in future years.
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Being in a relationship does not necessarily, in itself, protect people from having suicidal thoughts. This is the finding of a recent study into the correlation between relationship status and suicidal thoughts conducted by scientists from MedUni Vienna’s Institute of Social Medicine and the…
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As Xmas approaches once more, the usual round of celebrations often includes work and business parties as well as get-togethers of family and friends. In the best cases, you can unwind a little with valued workmates and friends – often all paid for by your employer. Afterwards, you remember a…
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As a CBT Therapist in London ‘sleeplessness’ is part of the majority of therapy talks I have with my clients. This is not because I see a lot of clients with sleep disorder but because feeling rested is essential to our overall well-being and because not being able to get a decent sleep can reveal…
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The hard part wasn’t telling people I had obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The hard part is dealing with it. Two years ago I wrote an article for a magazine about living with OCD and how my fear of the number three had started to take over my life. My friends all congratulated me, and my parents
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December is here again and unless you’ve recently emigrated to Mars, you’re probably already overloaded with offers, decorations and goods screaming at you from every shop and magazine that you pass. While it can be a lot of fun, the build-up to and arrival of Xmas often heralds one of the most…
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CBT and the Perfect Relations When you are a CBT Therapist, you talk to a lot of different people looking for CBT Therapy. Among my clients are also a good deal of couples, and I hope that this can be helpful to many of them as a ‘food for thought’ either before they see a CBT Therapist or perhaps…
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We have expert CBT therapists that are effective in treating PTSD. CBT and EMDR are the treatment of choice for PTSD and complex PTSD. We have outstanding results for PTSD: measured on anxiety, depression, and Impact of Events Scale(r). You can benchmark our data across other CBT and EMDR services.
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The prescribed treatment for depression under the NICE guidelines is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. If you are experiencing some symptoms related to this article you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Feel free to call us now on 0207 929 7911 for any depression enquiries.
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When I first decided to try CBT – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the depression and anxiety were both severe, and I constantly felt stressed and incapable of doing my job as a writer. There was often a sense of dread, and for two months I'd struggled to leave the house alone.
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Suicide is currently the single biggest killer of men aged under 45 in the UK, and men are nearly four times more likely than women to take their own life. And members of the National Suicide Prevention Alliance – 70 organisations from the private, public and voluntary sectors – are calling upon men
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Women may be at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder following a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, suggests a new study. The team behind the research, from Imperial College London, say the findings suggest women should be routinely screened for the condition, and receive specific psychological…
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It’s been an interesting few years for mental health; once seen as an ambiguous and silent range of problems that were kept out of the public perception, it has recently found its voice and received an unprecedented amount of attention. Numerous articles are questioning the quality of treatment…
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It’s Wednesday morning and the children from year five at St John the Baptist primary school in Brighton are chatting noisily at their desks. A bell chimes and the chatter stops. Thirty children close their eyes and place a hand across their chest, breathing in and out slowly. It’s as if they’ve bee
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More young women aged 16 to 24 than ever before are experiencing mental health problems according to a government study, Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey, published last week. ‘Young women have become a key high-risk group,’ it said. The survey followed another recent study that found more than a…
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Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders worldwide.
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Now that Xmas is over, and people are struggling with New Year diets and other depriving resolutions, you may not feel at your jolliest, but CBT can help you. Your next break is likely at Easter with the nights still drawing in very early and the wintry weather, January can seem a bit of a struggle.
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Coping with a new baby The arrival of your first baby is supposed to be one of the happiest times in your life and the ultimate expression of the union of your relationship. However, I do see clients with post-natal depression for which CBT is the recommended therapy according to NICE. people feel…
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In my work as a CBT Therapist in London, I help many people thorough CBT to have a better life. However, one of the points that are always brought up by my clients is the seemingly lack out support and understanding from people close to them. To some extent, it’s understandable and providing them…
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I had an interesting experience with a client recently who came to see me for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in London. I knew we had to address ‘relationship’ and how CBT could help, but it was not CBT for Couples we needed to talk about. The issue this client had was her relationship with her…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder is a depressive disorder that affects people in the winter months - as the days start to get shorter. Autumn Is Coming: Seasonal Affective Disorder 10 Signs Of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Dealing with depression Information about depression CBT for Post Natal…
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For men, this anxiety often relates to the question of penis size.
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It has been a tragic few days for music fans. On Thursday, the lead singer of nu-metal band Linkin Park Chester Bennington was found dead at the age of 41 in his home in Los Angeles. Bennington died on the day that would have been his friend Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell’s 53rd birthday.
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The brains of men and women react very differently to depression – and this may mean that each sex should receive different drug treatments, research suggests.
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A London Underground map has been published to help passengers with claustrophobia or anxiety conditions. The new design highlights routes they can take to avoid long stretches of tunnels.
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Last winter Sarah Fader, a 37-year-old social media consultant in the U.S who has generalised anxiety disorder, sent a text to a friend about an impending visit.
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Famous TV presenter Ant McPartlin, most commonly known as one half of Ant and Dec, has announced he was entering rehab for treatment for depression, anxiety as well as prescription drug and alcohol abuse.
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The General Practitioner Health Service (NHS GP Health) and Efficacy are delighted to launch their joint service for the new national England-wide NHS GPH . Efficacy and the NHS Practitioner Health Programme (NHS PHP) have worked together for 6 years in the Greater London area to treat NHS dentists,
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) delivered online is effective for treating depression in adults concludes a new meta-analysis presented at the Annual Meeting for the Psychiatric Association in the United States.
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Cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT) delivered online is effective for treating depression in adults concludes a new meta-analysis presented at the Annual Meeting for the Psychiatric Association in the United States. CBT, a type of talk therapy, has been shown to be effective in treating depression…
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Depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability in the world, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), following a huge spike in the number of people who report living with the condition. The condition has overtaken lower respiratory disease as the biggest global health…
Read MoreYou feel like a better version of yourself when you’re in a healthy, mature relationship. That doesn’t mean your partner completes you, but they do complement your life in just the right way.
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PHP and Efficacy are delighted to launch their services for the new NHS England-wide General Practitioner Health (GPH) service. Efficacy and PHP have worked together for 6 years in Greater London. GPs were unable to access confidential care locally and GPH bridges a gap.
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The General Practitioner Health Service (NHS GP Health) and Efficacy are delighted to launch their joint service for the new national England-wide NHS GPH.
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Prof Colin Ellard was walking past the rows of new-build towers that dominate the west of central Toronto when he had a sudden realisation. “I was struck by how dark, sombre and sad these new urban canyons made me feel.”
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In a bid to shake off the stigma around mental health, Marks and Spencer is planning to launch mental health ‘cafes’ where shoppers can talk about issues that are affecting them.
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Depression and anxiety are both mental health conditions, however, the causes, signs and symptoms can occur in different ways. Depression is more than just feeling unhappy for a couple of days. However the illness affects people in different ways and can cause a wide variety of symptoms - from mild…
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Like ebola, and people clearing their throats at the theatre, emotions are contagious.
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For men, prolonged exposure to work-related stress has been linked to an increased likelihood of lung, colon, rectal, and stomach cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This is the first study to assess the link between cancer and work-related stress perceived by men throughout their working life.
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After years of living with anxiety, panic disorder and horribly anxious feelings surrounding my social anxieties, I was running on empty about the tools to cope with anything. I knew I desperately needed help, so I decided to take action.
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A three-year-old girl in the North East was admitted to hospital suffering from anxiety, figures have revealed.The shocking case is just one of many as an anxiety epidemic is on the rise in the region. A child is taken to hospital suffering from anxiety more than once a day in the North East and the
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BILLED as the “most depressing day of the year” Blue Monday has struck bringing with it a dark cloud of doom. The party season is over and the endless late nights and booze-fuelled bashes have taken their toll and, apparently, today is the day that it all comes to a head.
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For so many young men, booze and drugs are a way out of fully confronting mental ill health or other underlying issues. We spoke to a couple who decided to put down the pints, to see what effect it's had.
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Too much Facebook browsing at Christmas - and seeing all those "perfect" families and holiday photos - is more likely to make you miserable than festive, research suggests. A University of Copenhagen study suggests excessive use of social media can create feelings of envy. It particularly warns…
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A Woman whose social anxiety drove her to a nervous breakdown has spoken about coping with the condition on The popular TV show This Morning. Social anxiety disorder is a persistent and overwhelming fear of social situation and is one of the most common anxiety disorders. It is described as an…
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When we think about what causes humans to be miserable, the finger is often pointed at money problems and poverty as key catalysts. A study published this month by the London School of Economics (LSE), however, has found that these are not the two drivers of overall human misery: Mental and physical
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Women experiencing premenstrual syndrome should routinely be offered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help them manage the symptoms, gynaecologists have said. Around 40% of women experience symptoms of PMS with around 5%-8% having severe symptoms. Physical symptoms can include swollen breasts…
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The hard part wasn’t telling people I had obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The hard part is dealing with it. Two years ago I wrote an article for a magazine about living with OCD and how my fear of the number three had started to take over my life. My friends all congratulated me, and my parents
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It’s been an interesting few years for mental health; once seen as an ambiguous and silent range of problems that were kept out of the public perception, it has recently found its voice and received an unprecedented amount of attention. Numerous articles questioning the quality of treatment…
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Efficacy not only supports those in treatment – but we also work alongside organisations and corporates to support the de-stigmatisation of mental health through raising awareness and understanding. We deliver mental health first aid courses (face to face or digitally) that are suitable and relevant
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More young women aged 16 to 24 than ever before are experiencing mental health problems according to a government study, Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey, published last week. ‘Young women have become a key high-risk group,’ it said. The survey followed another recent study that found more than a…
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Being in a relationship does not necessarily, in itself, protect people from having suicidal thoughts. This is the finding of a recent study into the correlation between relationship status and suicidal thoughts conducted by scientists from MedUni Vienna's Institute of Social Medicine and the…
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As British Summer enters its final stages, some interesting research has shed light on the pattern between time periods after holiday seasons and divorce rates. In short, Divorce is seasonal - with spikes following major holidays, researchers have found.
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With the huge success of the British team in Rio, we thought it would be good to discuss how to utilise perfectionism; perfectionism can help aid in your successes without it becoming a disorder. Little perfectionism can be a good thing. It generates an image of a future we care about and the energy
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In a new interview, model and actor Cara Delevingne has opened up about suicidal thoughts and self-harm. Speaking to Esquire UK, she recalls her experience of depression and how she would smoke a pack of cigarettes and smash her head into trees to try and knock herself out.
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Going out for dinner, learning to tap dance or seeing friends are all effective treatments for depression, according to recent research published in the Lancet. These activities even have a therapeutic name – behavioural activation. The research says it works as well as established treatments, such…
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Rita Ora has praised Zayn Malik for opening up on his struggles with anxiety coming out to confess she struggles with the crippling condition herself: Earlier this year, Zayn admitted he suffers so badly from anxiety that he has been forced to cancel public performances – a recent example of which…
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On most counts, young people's lives are improving. Drinking, smoking and drug-taking are down in the UK; teen pregnancies are at their lowest level for nearly half a century. Yet there is growing evidence that teens are in the grip of a mental-health crisis. It is as if, rather than acting out,…
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"Almost half the adult population is living with chronic pain," the Daily Mail reports. A major review suggests that around 28 million adults in the UK are affected by some type of chronic pain (pain that lasts for more than three months). However, behind the headlines, the findings need to be…
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1. Remember they’re still them Depression can seem to suck the personality from the happiest person to the extent you may think they’ve changed for good. But it’s important to remember that this the illness, not them. Underneath they still love pickled onion Monster, Munch, they still hate Game Of…
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The former Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall has spoken of her struggle with the “tsunami” of chronic insomnia that forced her out of a starring role on the London stage. Cattrall, who had been due to take the title role in the Royal Court Theatre's production of Penelope Skinner’s play Linda last…
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An NHS trust has offered staff free counselling to help them cope with the Brexit result. District nurses and carers providing community and mental health services in South East London and Kent have been told they can take the sessions to manage their concerns about the referendum.
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has proposed a ban for the London Underground that prevents the display of adverts promoting unrealistic expectations of women’s body image and health. There’s certainly demand in London for a ban on body-shaming advertising. Last year, there was a phenomenal backlash against…
Read MoreFiona McGugan, general manager of the Music Manager’s Forum, reports on the increasingly vital role of the emotionally responsible manager in the industry. Life in the music industry is likely to take its toll on a person regardless of mental vulnerability. Being thrust into the spotlight can be…
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Fear of brown envelopes is now familiar to anyone unlucky enough to be acquainted with Britain’s benefits system. For Sharon Linford, who has rapid cycling bipolar, as well as depression and borderline personality disorder, receiving a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) last…
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Children in care are too often missing out on treatment for mental health problems despite being four times more likely to experience them, say MPs. The Commons Education Committee says children fostered in England are sometimes denied treatment simply because they move placement too often. They…
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A quarter of TV viewers suffering from mental health problems have been prompted to seek help after following mental health storylines, according to a new poll by the mental health charity Mind. The survey asked over 2,000 British adults how soap and drama storylines affected their attitudes to…
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In a recent article in the Huffington Post, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge highlights the importance of mental health for children to reduce stigma: ''It is such a privilege to have this opportunity to be Guest Editor of the Huffington Post today, and to celebrate the amazing work being
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People with eating disorders in England can wait for up to 182 days for mental health treatment, according to new NHS figures. The average waiting time for adults in England can vary from 20 to 182 days depending on the mental health trust, BBC Breakfast found after making freedom of information…
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Mindfulness, the practice of sitting still and focusing on your breath and thoughts, has surged in popularity over the last few years, with a boom in apps, online courses, books and articles extolling its virtues. It can be done alone or with a guide (digital or human), and with so much…
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Sunday fear – aka that rising feeling of doom you start to get around 4.30pm on a Sunday when you realise that the weekend is about to end and normal life is about to resume – is something that affects basically all of us (unless you’re one of the incredibly smug 0.1% of the population who loves…
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A good clear out can help aid anxiety and other disorders: Seasonal cues can be prompts for good behaviour. However much you may loathe it, Valentine's Day reminds us to take a moment to appreciate the ones we love, and Mother’s Day to shower some affection on the wonderful women who gave birth to…
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According to the Huffington Post, your iPhone may well be making you depressed. It's been estimated that the average mobile phone user checks a device 150 times a day, and nearly a third of smartphone users admit that they're addicted to their devices. Everyone knows that having your nose in your…
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1. Rise early. It was this article about becoming an early riser that motivated me to make this significant change in my sleeping habits. And I’ve never looked back. Early mornings are quiet, peaceful, productive, energizing… and my favourite part of the day.
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He placed the sandwich on the counter between us. I wiped my sweaty hand on my shirt and delved into my pocket for cash. The train rocked, I fell forward and head-butted the sandwich across the counter. I went to push myself up, but my palm slipped, and I butted the sandwich a second time. I could…
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A recent article in the BBC discusses rituals used in Asia to combat exam stress, words by Jody-Lan Castle: Exams are a time of great stress. Especially in East Asia, where the pressure is on to achieve sky-high results. Here are some of the ways that exam-crazy students from across Asia ensure they
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A recent article in the BBC discusses online comics for mental health and how they help to create personal conversations on the subject. Online comics about mental health are helping to change the way we talk about these illnesses, according to illustrators. People are feeling isolated and…
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A new article written in MensXP explores the trials and tribulations of modern relationships (words by Ankush Buhuguna). For couples therapy call Efficacy today on 0207 929 7911. Why are relationships so hard today? Why do we fail at love every time, despite trying so hard? Why have humans suddenly…
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An article in the Guardian explains that approximately two-thirds of children with ADHD will continue to experience some symptoms in adulthood. A new study has suggested that it depends on the child's relationship with their family. ADHD can affect everything from finding employment and developing…
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With dry January finally behind us, our thoughts may turn to our relationship with alcohol and whether it is social or problematic. But addiction can go far beyond our relationship with substances like alcohol or drugs. Sometimes our behaviour suggests that we may operate as though we’re addicted to
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Lee Grant, a Clinical Director at Efficacy, has been featured on the new ASOS article by Siam Goorwich. The article shares tips on how to maintain focus at work and Lee discusses the concept of task organisation, see below: First the worst: You know that rhyme, ‘First the worst, second the best,…
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Olly Alexander, lead singer of the acclaimed band Years and Years was recently interviewed in The Guardian. He discusses his experience with mental health and the useful practice of CBT. Alexander is an award-winning actor and singer, but fame aside, his experiences will be familiar to all too many…
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Depression is hard to live with, hard to explain and hard to understand if you have never suffered it before. These are the things to say that help: 1. You deserve help! Depression is a problem in that when you have it; you often think you deserve it. It's hard to imagine a time when life isn't…
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Many parents have never spoken to their children in England about stress, anxiety and depression, a survey has suggested. A poll of more than 1,100 parents found that 55% had not spoken about the subject to their offspring. Of those, 20% said they did not know how to address the issue.
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In response to a question asking psychiatrists and psychologists "What is the most profound or insightful thing you have ever heard from a patient with a mental illness?" several people posted descriptions of how anxiety made them feel on a Reddit thread.
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Smartphones, tablets and e-readers should have an automatic "bedtime mode" that stops them disrupting people's sleep, says a leading doctor. Prof Paul Gringras argued the setting should filter out the blue light that delays the body clock and keeps people awake later into the evening. The Doctor,…
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A campaign calling for an increase in funding for mental health services in England has been launched. Over 200 celebrities have backed the push for mental health to be treated as seriously as other illnesses. Comedian Frank Skinner, former footballer Ian Wright and presenter Graham Norton are also…
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Nail that habit! Desperate to stop chewing your fingernails? Then get your teeth into our 'how to quit' bite-sized guide • While a third of children and up to 45 per cent of teenagers are said to chew their fingers, astonishingly, five per cent of adults continue to do so
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On World Mental Health Day we want to share Ten Top Tips to Enhance Wellbeing with you. Why don’t you make it your objective to do at least three of these things today? Keep active – this increases your overall energy levels and enhances mood Maintain a structure to your day Recognise daily…
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Libby Galvin for the Daily Mail: Apparently, we spend one-third of our lives asleep. Not me. Ever since I was a child, most of the time everyone else has spent getting their beauty sleep, I've spent tossing and turning, exasperated at my inability to do what should be so natural. Once I do finally…
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A recent Guardian article has published statistics from a recent poll taken by Mind, the mental health charity. It states that one in five 18-34-year-olds admit to having cried in the past week because of anxiety, while four in five say they put on a brave face when anxious.
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