A Mind Alley

It has certainly been a while since I've posted. I guess life has been quite hectic since September 2021 with the job (which is now...

It's a Thursday afternoon, I'm sat here drinking coffee in Starbucks working away on my MacBook (being the typical millennial that I am)...

There has been a stigma surrounding mental health for as long as I have been alive. This stigma is in part due to the general public...

This week, 18th - 24th May 2020, is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. Each year, the week has a theme. This year's theme is...

The advent of the Internet has resulted in the world feeling smaller. Over the years, the Internet (through the development of social...

Pretty much everyone knows the world is currently facing a difficult time with the pandemic of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). As we can...

It's been a while since I've posted to A Mind Alley, mainly because of work and other commitments. Before I start, let me provide some...

Financial worries have an impact on a number of people in the UK in the 21st Century. This trend is also experienced all over the world...

This post will look at how studying/educational commitments can have an impact on mental health. Becoming a student can be a stressful...

Owing to the interest in my first experimental diary entry earlier a while ago , I decided to continue with the diary of daily...

Warning: This post addresses the use of medication as a means of coping with depression and/or anxiety. Please use your medication...

Feeling anger is something we have all been through, it's a completely natural human emotion. The triggers for anger vary from person to...

We've all the feeling that sometimes the results of certain events can produce a negative aftermath. For some people, this can happen to...

WARNING: This post addresses self-harm and suicide. Naturally, the content may be shocking, triggering and/or distressing to some...

The thought of talking about one's own anxiety and/or depression with someone is a terrifying one. It feels a million times worse when...

Having seen a recent post on LadBible (regarding the distribution of blue parking badges for those suffering from anxiety) and then the...