TW: suicide September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is an important day for so many reasons. It is impossible to sum up what suicide prevention is and means in just a few words. It is not just talking. Suicide prevention is everything from: accessible mental health care and other health services people feeling…
We can’t let September go by without acknowledging Sex Positive September. Over the years, we’ve done dozens of episodes exploring sexual liberation, sexuality, and sexual health, so we wanted to pull from our archives to bring you this essential conversation. In this episode, Dr. Pia Goff joins us to get real about what chips away…
TW: Mention of suicide and suicidal thinking. Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters. — Margaret Wheatley (Turning to One Another) Established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention, World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed each year on September 10. The theme identified for 2024–2026 is “Changing the Narrative on…
I’ve had several clients who have struggled with a fear of abandonment, and as someone who’s been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and knows they have attachment issues, this topic seemed relevant. I hope this comprehensive article helps people overcome their fear of abandonment and loss. What Is A Fear Of Abandonment?…
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that is often viewed as ‘distinct’ from mental illnesses, particularly those with affective mood components. However, emotional dysregulation—alongside attentional dysregulation—and features such as ‘rejection sensitivity’ are increasingly recognised in ADHD (Ginapp et al., 2023). Less is known, though, about how longitudinal mood disorders such as depression and anxiety may present…
Why People Really Leave Over the years, I’ve asked plenty of people why they left their jobs. Very few said money. Most said something like, “I just couldn’t deal with my boss anymore.” When someone leaves, it costs more than just a hiring fee. You lose trust. You lose relationships with clients. You lose that…
Key Takeaways Bickering can point to deeper issues in the relationship, not just surface-level disagreements. Strengthening emotional safety can reduce conflict and create more space for connection. Feelings of unlovability or lack of emotional availability often fuel repetitive arguments. Healthy communication, patience, and mutual empathy are crucial to moving past cycles of bickering. Recognizing the…
We speak to staff from our suicide prevention services on World Suicide Prevention Day 2025. Content warning: suicide Every life lost to suicide is one too many. Although mental health awareness is growing, suicide rates remain stubbornly high. In 2023, over 6,000 people died by suicide in England and Wales, the highest rate since 1999…
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders looked at comorbidities and emotions of pediatric patients with multiple long-term conditions through social media feedback. “We selected this research topic to address a critical gap in understanding the emotional and psychological burdens experienced by children with MLTCs, a population whose needs are frequently overlooked…
Learning how to stop procrastinating is one of the most searched productivity topics online, and for good reason. Procrastination affects millions of people worldwide, with research indicating that up to 20% of adults and 50% of students struggle with chronic procrastination (Rozental et al., 2014). The consequences extend far beyond missed deadlines, procrastination can…