Is your mind on automatic pilot?

May 25, 2015 by Anne McCann

Are you like a puppy darting from one activity to the next? Are you tired of the constant commentary in your head? If so then why not try some Mindfulness? Mindfulness is taking control of your mind rather than allowing your mind to be in control of you. Try this simple exercise for 2 […]

World Mental Health Day

October 9, 2014 by Anne McCann

Founded by The World Health Organisation, World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10th every year in 150 countries. It aims to raise awareness of Mental Health issues and to promote access to Mental Health Education and Services. In Northern Ireland it is estimated that 1 in 4 people will encounter mental ill health […]

October 8, 2014 by Anne McCann

Mental Illness treatment must be on a level with Physical Health. The Coalition Government will seek to end the second class treatment of mental illness in the NHS by announcing new waiting time targets for those afflicted by common mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. It is proposed that three-quarters of patients needing “talking […]

Real Men ask for help

June 13, 2014 by Anne McCann

Men’s International Health is just finished. Did you know? Men live on average 5 years less than women Twice as many men die of skin cancer as women 72% of men admit to binge drinking However its not just men’s physical health which gives cause for concern: Northern Ireland has the highest suicide rate in […]