What is grief? Dealing with the loss of a loved one is incredibly hard. Coming to terms with the fact that you never see them again, talking to them again is a difficult pill to swallow. It is a process that will not go away; grief will not go away but will become easier to cope with time. They say…
What is accountability? Put simply accountability is the ability, obligation and willingness to accept responsibility for one’s actions. Taking accountability may not always be easy, especially if you mess up in a significant way. Sometimes we need to save face, look good and act like we are perfect in all fields. But that is not realistic. As you enter a…
Do You Know What ADHD Is? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural condition that impacts an individuals behaviour. According to NHS, most people with ADHD are diagnosed between the age of 6-12. It is a common disorder in childhood. However, more adults are being diagnosed with ADHD compared to a decade ago. Symptoms of ADHD include disorganization, poor…
Working in Mental Health Is Not An Easy Feat Recently, I quit my role as a support worker for several reasons: Lack of organisation within management. Long hours, limited time for actual breaks. The job was not as advertised. Underpaid for the amount of work that I had to do. But I may go into the ins and outs in…
I am New to relationship drama- I have Never Had To Get Over A BreakUp Before When I was thinking of what to write for my next post because I honestly had no idea. Then my relationship ended; my boyfriend of three years broke up with me. Initially, I was shocked. I did know what to say. I was silent…
What Is Depression? Depression is classified as a mental health disorder whereby an individual experiences a constant low mood that may impact daily routines. At some point, we all may experience a time when we are not feeling our best mentally, but when it comes to depression, the low moods may last a considerable amount of time. How many people…
Did You Know That Lack Of Sleep Can Have A Detrimental Impact On Your Well-being? I definitely have a lack of sleep! I can’t seem to get enough of it! I love my bed, and I need to sleep more than chill in bed. Throughout the pandemic, I got really good at chilling in bed more than actually sleeping in…
Do you have a chaotic work life? Recently, I started working as a support worker, working with young people with an experience of trauma and, in some cases, mental health conditions. The job itself is not for the weak. It is consuming and at times quite emotionally draining. If you would like to know about the importance of support workers,…
Mental Health Support Is Needed In All Environments Workplaces can be a source of stress for many, which may play a role in the onset of some mental health disorders. A substantial one in four people will have a mental health problem in the UK alone. That is a lot of employees. Many people may be predisposed to mental health…
How The Pandemic Changed My Life Pandemic- you can leave now.Let’s keep it really real. The pandemic has caused so much chaos: jobs, life and everything in between.Why is the pandemic still here?!I thought we would have left the pandemic in 2020. But here we are still with the bullshit. Little did we know how things would go as we…
