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1 month ago | 
gbnews.com | Lynn Crilly
Jeff Stelling's heartbreaking admission about his daughter's anorexia battle will save lives - Lynn Crilly - There is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing your child battling an eating disorder
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
gbnews.com | Lynn Crilly
As I go about my day-to-day life, I look around me and see so many people looking down at their phones. Whether it's someone on the train, a parent pushing a pushchair, people waiting at bus stops, young people walking to school, or people in coffee shops,… very few seem present or living "in the now".
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
gbnews.com | Lynn Crilly
October marks Mental Health Month, where people around the globe came together to raise awareness of the work that still needs to be done to break down the stigma surrounding poor mental health. Although great strides have been made in this area, the reality is many people are still suffering in silence with conditions like depression, eating disorders, OCD, anxiety and bipolar disorder.
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Sep 2, 2024 | 
gbnews.com | Lynn Crilly
Shorter daylight hours, colder weather and the prospect of the long winter months ahead will leave many people feeling a bit low and or even anxious. Many of the people I support through counselling suffer with autumn anxiety - and there are often common themes between the cases I see. For adults, Increased work demands and commitments as the year comes to an end add to the strain.
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May 16, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Emily Sorensen |Adam Mulligan |Tim Williamson |Lynn Crilly
3 Reading Time: 4 minutesLife’s personal obstacles often seem daunting, particularly when we face them alone. Yet, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—a place rich with history and diversity – many find unique ways to tackle these challenges. Whether it’s the historical resilience this city embodies or the innovative approaches emerging from its medical community, Philadelphia serves as a backdrop for exploring new and traditional methods to improve mental health.
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May 15, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Alex Bennett |Tim Williamson |Lynn Crilly
3 Reading Time: 3 minutesThe claim that there is one gambling-related suicide in the UK every day, amounting to up to 496 gambling-related suicides a year, has been a focal point for anti-gambling activists. They assert that 10% of all suicides in England are linked to gambling.
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May 14, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond |Tim Williamson |Lynn Crilly
1 Reading Time: 3 minutesStress is an inevitable part of life, but how we manage it can significantly impact our overall well-being. Understanding the sources of stress and employing effective coping mechanisms can help maintain a balanced and fulfilling life. Identifying the sources of stressBefore managing stress, it’s essential to identify its sources. Stressors can be internal or external, ranging from work pressure, relationship issues, financial concerns, and personal health problems.
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May 14, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond |Tim Williamson |Lynn Crilly
3 Reading Time: 3 minutesA growing body of research continues to demonstrate that being in nature helps people who are dealing with mental illness. But the business of modern life is leaving many of us with much less time to enjoy the natural world around us. In fact, an estimated 1.1 million fewer people across the UK gained the health benefits from spending time in nature in 2022 compared with two years earlier.
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May 13, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond |Lynn Crilly |Emily Roberts
3 Reading Time: 4 minutesThe mental health crisis in the UK is now a stark reality, and the numbers are no longer shocking to most. There are now hundreds of studies showcasing the increasing number of individuals experiencing ill mental health, those who have been signed off work, the length of waiting lists for access to services and how much this is all costing the UK economy.
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May 13, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond |Dennis Relojo-Howell |Lynn Crilly
0 Reading Time: 2 minutesAhead of World Meditation Day, innovative interiors brand Ruggable has found that online searches for “zen home decor” have almost doubled in the UK in the past 12 months. Cassandra Leisz, Creative Director at Ruggable, has shared her top five tips on how people can transform their home into a calming sanctuary:1. Use the natural world for colour inspiration Choosing the right colour palette is fundamental to creating a calming environment for your home.
