How Informed Are you?
There is nothing better to test one’s knowledge with than a quiz. Below are 15 questions regarding mental health that will test your...
Psychotherapy
Everyone has been sick before, in some way or another. Perhaps you were struck down with chickenpox as a child, received a bout of flu as...
Genetic Determinants of Mental Illness
Have you ever wondered what causes someone to develop a mental illness? It seems logical to assume that some mental health problems might...
A Step In Time
Following on from my last post, I thought it would be a good idea to do some research into the treatment of mentally ill patients in the...
Stonehearst Asylum
The other week I watched a movie called Stonehearst Asylum, a film loosely based around the short story "The System of Doctor Tarr and...
Steps Towards Change
Living with a mental health issue isn’t easy, that’s for sure. I think we can all agree that if there were some way we could all help...
Points to Ponder
Imagine you.... Realised you were only in your underpants in front of a room full of people. The crowd has stopped and are all looking at...
So What Does Stigma Feel Like?
Ruby Wax, an American born comedian so eloquently and humorously addresses some of the issues she faced as a sufferer of depression. Ruby...
Why Does Stigma Exist?
The aftermath of the Germanwings Flight 9525 has left most of the world in shock and devastation. With emotions still raw, many of us...
Does Mental Illness Stigma Really Exist?
So far we've been able to establish the fact that mental illness affects a great deal of people within our society. Mental illness is...
