Anxiety is not just one disorder but rather a whole range of conditions. Some of these include: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Specific Phobias Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder Social Phobia Albeit each one is different there are common threads that run through them all. These are: Worry Avoidance Reassurance Seeking Safety Behaviours Fear We all know what… Read More
Stress is characterized by a collection of symptoms that tend to affect the whole person. It is true to say that we all live with a level of stress that we deal with easily but too much and the problems begin. But when is ‘too much’? The answer to this question is, of course, different… Read More
Depression is no laughing matter – obviously. And the figures show that the spectre of low mood looms large over many of us. Statistics suggest that up to about 15% of us in the developed world will suffer from serious depression at some time with many more of us experiencing low mood to a point… Read More
We all have our own ideas of what is causing the stress problems in the UK workforce, but every now and again it helps to be little more objective. Two separate sources of information have provided us with an interesting list of possible precipitators to a build up of stress causing ill-health and time off… Read More
By Catherine Thompson Feeling vindicated I rang one of my best bosses ever, Noel Shanahan. I wanted to share the results of my recent personality assessment. Finally, I had an explanation for my high maintenance temperament: I am highly neurotic. Noel paused, then quipped “Catherine I could have told you that 15 years ago and… Read More
New year provides us with a perfect opportunity to set some goals, yet few of us stick with them for the full 12 months. Why? Goal setting is a skill that is rarely taught to us as kids, yet research back in the 60’s by Bandler and Grinder showed the power of using a structured… Read More
Christmas is great. But it can also become a time when pressures seem to overwhelm, arguments ensue and other problems raise an ugly head. But one or two simple tips can help us to make the most of the holidays. One of our favourites here at MHD is to plan for Positive DVDs for each… Read More
I like my old car (111000 miles and counting). It’s paid for and owes me nothing but it was looking a little tatty so I thought I’d treat myself to some new wheel trims. So off to a famous car care store and I priced them up. Own brand about £30. The easiest thing to… Read More
When a person is low in mood, anything can seem like a gargantuan task – It’s part of the depression mindset. So the person puts off doing things, taking duvet days and letting the chores build up. And then the things that only seemed like big things suddenly really are. And then mood drops further.… Read More
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