A Mind Alley

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)...

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...

In modern society, it is clear there are ideals which individuals are expected to meet. For example, there are pressures on people to...

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

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

Whilst this piece is accredited to me in name, the author is actually a good friend of mine, who wishes to remain anonymous at this...

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

WARNING: This article briefly discusses issues such as suicide, self-harm, and abuse. Going to therapy can be a hard step to take and not...

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...

This is the first post which is a response to a request I received a few days ago. It's from a dear friend of mine in the United States,...

There is no one single food which can cure depression or anxiety, although good overall nutrition is essential for one's own mental...

"Everybody has bad days", "cheer up" and "you need to think more positively/snap out of it" - three phrases I've heard all too often over...

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...

When having a particularly bad day, it's quite easy to shut off from the world by not going outside and/or talking to anyone. Whilst I...

Music can be a big help. When I find myself with some time (which is very rare at the moment with my dissertation), I do like to relax...