Supporting Emotional Wellbeing During Pregnancy and the Transition to Parenthood Pregnancy and the transition to parenthood are deeply meaningful, but they can also be emotionally complex and overwhelming. While it’s common to hear about joy and excitement, many people experience anxiety, low mood, identity changes, and emotional vulnerability during pregnancy and after birth. Mental health…
DetailsPhobias: When Fear Becomes Limiting Fear is a natural and protective human response. It helps us recognise danger and respond quickly. However, for some people, fear becomes intense, persistent, and disproportionate, interfering with daily life, relationships, and well-being. This is when fear may be understood as a phobia. Phobias are more than simply being “scared”…
DetailsPeer Relationships: Why They Matter for Emotional and Psychological Wellbeing Our connections with friends, classmates, colleagues, and social groups play a powerful role in shaping emotional health across the lifespan. These relationships influence how we see ourselves, how safe we feel with others, and how we cope with stress, conflict, and change. When peer relationships…
DetailsPersonality Disorders Explained: Patterns That Affect Emotions, Relationships, and Daily Life Personality shapes how we see the world, relate to others, and manage emotions. For some people, however, long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving can become rigid, overwhelming, and distressing, affecting relationships, work, and overall well-being. These patterns may be part of what clinicians…
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