Understanding the Way We Think: Bringing our cognitive distortions series to a close
Have you ever been absolutely convinced that something terrible was going to happen, only to discover that things turned out…
When ‘Should’ becomes a burden: Learning to let go of unrealistic expectations
I should have known better.” “I should be further ahead by now.” “I should be stronger.” “I should not feel…
When nothing you do ever feels good enough: Learning to acknowledge your achievements
Have you ever received a compliment and immediately found a reason to dismiss it? Someone tells you that you did…
Just because you feel it doesn’t make it true: Understanding emotional reasoning
Have you ever felt so anxious about something that you became convinced it would end badly? Have you ever made…
Listen to those who have lived it: Rethinking Mental Health Care
Every year on 10 October, the world observes World Mental Health Day to raise awareness and promote better mental health…
When your mind notices everything that went wrong
For the past few weeks, our Mental Health Diary conversation took us into another important area of mental health as…
Could your everyday habits be affecting your brain?
We have spent the past few weeks talking about memory, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and why recognising changes early matters. But…
The brain does not suddenly become important when we turn 70: Why early diagnosis matters
WHAT if knowing earlier could change what you do next? This is the question I want us to consider as…
It’s Not Just Forgetfulness: When should we really worry about memory?
Have you ever walked into a room and suddenly forgotten why you went there? Or picked up your phone to…
When one mistake feels like total failure: The trap of all or nothing thinking
Have you ever had one of those days when everything seemed to be going perfectly, until one little thing went…
When your mind writes tomorrow’s story today: What if things turn out differently?
WE have been exploring the fascinating ways our minds can sometimes lead us to conclusions before we have all the…
When You think you know what others are thinking
We have been exploring the fascinating ways our minds can sometimes lead us astray. We have seen how overthinking can…
Take a breath: It’s not that bad, your mind is catastrophizing
Last week, we talked about overthinking and how the mind can get stuck replaying the same thoughts, conversations and worries.…
Thinking helpful, overthinking isn’t: Understanding why we get stuck in our thoughts
Last week, we began a new journey into one of the most fascinating parts of being human: the mind. We…
Don’t believe everything you think: When your mind plays tricks on you
Have you ever sent someone a message, watched the two blue ticks appear, and then... nothing? Minutes turned into hours.…
100 reasons to keep the conversation going: Celebrating a journey of hope, healing and mental health
Reaching this milestone fills my heart with immense gratitude. What started as a vision to make mental health conversations simple,…
You can’t always control stress, but you can control your response
Over the past two weeks, we have explored stress from two important perspectives. We began by acknowledging that stress has…
What really happens in your brain when you’re stressed? Understanding the science behind stress
LAST week, we began a conversation about stress and challenged a belief that many of us have come to accept…
Stress isn’t just in your mind: Understanding what happens inside your body when you are stressed
“How are you?” “I’m fine.” For many Nigerians, that response has become almost automatic. Yet behind those two simple words…
Living well with epilepsy: A diagnosis is not the end of the story
Over the past two weeks, we have explored what seizures and epilepsy are, corrected common myths, discussed seizure first aid,…
