September 10th 2020 marks 17 years of World Suicide Prevention Day. This day observes the commitment to remove the social stigma that surrounds discussions on suicide.
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While normal life still seems far away, we are getting closer to the other side of lockdown. This realisation is a relief for some, but a daunting thought for others as we prepare for life after lockdown and a new ‘normal’. According to a YouGov survey, just 9% of people want a total return to…
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Overexposure to sensationalised news updates not only harms mental health: it can be addictive. Our mind is susceptible to the emotions generated by the media, whether they are positive or negative, and it can get trapped in a hard-to-break vicious circle.
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Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. Many people suffer in silence when it comes to psychological issues, but why? For years there has been a stigma around mental health. Stigma is a perceived mark of disgrace that sets a person apart from others.…
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Figures reveal that over 25% of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) survivors suffer from Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As a result of advancements in critical care medicine, the chances of survival from ICU have increased, potentially bringing with it; however, an array of associated longer-term…
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy specialists, Efficacy, have offered remote and online CBT for clients for several years, and have demonstrated equal effectiveness to traditional face-to-face CBT.
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Infectious disease outbreaks, like the Coronavirus, can be cause fear and impact our mental health. Coronavirus is now affecting more than 27 countries, raising concerns of widespread panic and increasing anxiety in individuals subjected to the (real or perceived) threat of the virus...
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World Bipolar Day is celebrated each year on March 30th, the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh, who was posthumously diagnosed as having the disorder.
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Working from home for long periods of time can initially feel exciting but it is well known that this excitement can wear off quickly.
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As the ongoing spread of the coronavirus continues, the effect on the global economy is becoming more real to everyone.
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Coronavirus or COVID-19 is a new illness which has disrupted normal daily living for many of us and is presenting people with increased uncertainty and rapid changes.
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At this confusing time around the world, there is information overload, increased overwhelm and panic buying everywhere you go. Here are some tips to help with the worry.
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Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses. They do not discriminate, and the notion that this is an illness reserved only for teenage girls who want to look like models is slowly changing.
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We are delighted to announce that Professor Marcantonio Spada has been made Fellow of the British Psychological Society (FBPsS).
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Procrastination is not laziness. From the surface, it appears as though there is a lack of interest or motivation to start a task that needs completing. Often procrastination is the result of an underlying disorder or mental illness, which left undiagnosed, can leave individuals feeling confused...
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Efficacy, a large psychological therapy provider based in London who specialise in providing care for individuals and organisations were excited to be invited to the Houses of Commons to attend Unum 2020 launch for Corporate Social Responsibility.
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Analysis of the report based on replies from 1,078 findings indicated that nearly three-fifths of the organisations had seen an increase in the number of reported common mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression among employees in the last 12 months.
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Following the business update to the team, Lee Grant our Clinical Director introduced Professor Spada as guest speaker. The event provided the Efficacy network therapists with an engaging thought-provoking and habit-changing talk on Addiction to Technology (a threat to wellbeing).
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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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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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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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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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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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