Anxiety We have all been there – the anxious, worried feeling before a big change occurs or before you have to speak in front of a large group of people. Anxiety is a natural reaction to stressful situations, and can even be helpful when it occurs in an appropriate amount and at the right times,…
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Anger Management Anger is a normal experience. It can even be helpful when used appropriately to assert yourself or to deal with a negative confrontation. However, when it starts to negatively affect aspects of your life, such as your relationships or work, it can be problematic. If this is the case for you, you are…
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Adjustment Difficulties Dealing with a change is never easy for anyone. During a big life transition, it is expected that you will go through a period of stress, worry or sadness. However, sometimes the change is so overwhelming that you are struggling to function in everyday life. This could be an indication that you are…
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Addictions Having an addiction can make you feel completely powerless. Even if you have tried to break free and failed before, there are treatment programs that can help. Addiction is a physical or psychological need for a substance (e.g. drugs and alcohol) or behaviour (e.g. gambling, sex). This can include a broad range of different…
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Academic Performance & Giftedness Academic performance is a huge source of stress for many people. The pressure to perform whilst also keeping up with a demanding work load can be very difficult to manage emotionally, and therefore it is normal for this pressure to have an impact on you and those around you. However, sometimes…
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ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a well-recognised neurodevelopmental disorder that involves problems with regulation of emotions and alertness. While the greatest focus has been on childhood ADHD, about two-thirds of children with ADHD go on to suffer problematic symptoms well into adulthood. If you have ADHD and it was not diagnosed or treated…
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