Blair Nicole

2 months ago | psychreg.org | Samantha Green |Tim Williamson |Howard Diamond |Blair Nicole

1 Reading Time: 4 minutesDepression has a way of creeping in slowly, like fog rolling over a familiar landscape. One day, you’re managing, functioning, convincing yourself that things aren’t that bad. And then, without realising it, you’ve lost touch with the person you used to be. You stop answering messages. You don’t even pretend to care about things you once loved. Maybe you’ve let work slip. Maybe you’re barely eating. Maybe you’ve thought about disappearing altogether. This isn’t just a bad phase.

2 months ago | psychreg.org | Samantha Green |Howard Diamond |Blair Nicole |Ellen Diamond

1 Reading Time: 2 minutesRelationships play a big role in how people feel. When relationships are strong and loving, they bring happiness. They provide comfort, support, and a sense of belonging. But when relationships have problems, they can cause stress. Arguments, misunderstandings, and feelings of loneliness can lead to sadness. Over time, these struggles may contribute to depression. Feeling unheard or unloved can make a person feel isolated.

2 months ago | psychreg.org | Samantha Green |Maxwell E. Guttman |Howard Diamond |Blair Nicole

2 Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, RT Hon Liz Kendall MP, has been to Northampton to visit people who have been taking part in a mental health social prescribing programme. Kendall, who has held the ministerial position since July last year, visited Workbridge – the vocational and educational part of mental health charity St Andrew’s Healthcare – to find out more about the Community Skills and Wellbeing programme.

2 months ago | psychreg.org | Samantha Green |Maxwell E. Guttman |Ellen Diamond |Blair Nicole

1 Reading Time: 2 minutesNew research has revealed that more than half of Brits who have tried a well-being trend say it has had a negative impact on them, raising concerns over the effectiveness and sustainability of popular self-care routines. The study, conducted by Platinum Spas, found that 58% of people in the UK have attempted at least one well-being trend, only to find it had unintended consequences.

2 months ago | psychreg.org | Samantha Green |Maxwell E. Guttman |Howard Diamond |Blair Nicole

2 Reading Time: 3 minutesOver half of Brits plan to holiday in the UK this year, with staycations emerging as one of the biggest travel trends of 2025. Inspired by the popularity of television shows such as The Traitors and The Rivals, many are opting for countryside getaways, embracing rural charm over international trips. Fashion retailer Joules has partnered with wellness experts Dr Sham Singh and Amanda Strowbridge to highlight the mental and physical benefits of countryside escapes.