Private Therapy Clinic Blog

Self-harm has been present in society for several generations, now. But with the rise of graphic content being shared on platforms such as Instagram, just how much is it contributing to the problem?

We’re all susceptible to stress of varying intensities, but “it’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” And whether it’s because of a triviality or something greater, the effect it has on your health is still the same. When we experience stressors, it causes the brain to release a hormone known as cortisol, putting you into the survival mode of fight or flight. This impairs cognition, leading to errors of judgment which often result in further emotional distress.

Seeing loved ones experiencing a hard time even in the short-term can be difficult. Nobody wants to see those close to them suffer, unnecessarily. Even worse still, is having to stand by powerless unable to make a positive contribution to their well-being. Supporting someone with schizophrenia is challenging to say the very least.

The symptoms that contribute to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), only received their official definition within standard psychiatry in the 1980s. But the truth is, the condition has been around for much longer. PTSD is the result of an inability or lack of opportunity to process an extraordinary or traumatic event at the time it’s experienced.

Within all areas of the health care industry, there is conjecture about the validity and cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Some experts regard it as an imaginary condition, while others advocate strongly for increased awareness and support afforded to those who suffer from it.

Anorexia, at its core is a psychological condition resulting in extreme starvation, due to poor body image. And with the increasing attention given to external beauty, owing to the unrealistic standards portrayed in fashion and media, it’s becoming more of an issue, not only for young women but also men, too.