A Mind Alley

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...

The majority of the posts that I have uploaded for 'A Mind Alley' have been rather objective, with some hints of my own personal...

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...

It's true that mental health issues (particularly the likes of anxiety and depression) are beginning to become better understood as...

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...

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

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...