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» Overcoming obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

One in 50 people suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). If you or someone close to you has OCD, here's what you need to know read article

» How to stop bullying yourself

Harsh self-criticism is at the root of low confidence and self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, anger issues and eating disorders read article

» What are hot thoughts?

As the name suggests, thoughts are crucial in cognitive therapy. And becoming aware of your 'hot thoughts' is a shortcut to thinking more positively read article

» How to beat the January blues

January is not the easiest of months. So if the short, grey days are getting you down, try this simple mindfulness exercise to lift your mood read article

» Overcoming postnatal depression

Postnatal depression affects more than 1 in 10 women having a baby. It can feel really overwhelming, but there's no reason to suffer in silence read article

» Adding joy to your life

When we're feeling low, it can be hard to find pleasure or meaning in the daily routine. Use this simple mindfulness technique to add joy to your life read article

» What are your core beliefs?

Our core beliefs are our deepest-held views about ourselves and the world - with cognitive therapy you can replace negative beliefs with positive ones read article

» Want to lose weight? Here's how...

If you want to lose weight, bin the diet books - because dieting will actually make you gain weight in the long term... read article

» Do you 'stuff' your anger?

Anger can be a troublesome emotion - but suppressing it will just make you stressed and depressed, sapping your strength, energy and passion read article

» Do you struggle with addiction?

Overcoming an addiction - to food, alcohol, shopping, drugs or anything else - is incredibly tough. But with the right help, you can do it read article

» Money worries and depression

According to the BBC, spiralling debt and financial pressure are causing increased levels of depression. If you're affected, here's what you can do read article

» Dealing with painful feelings

'Negative' feelings like loss, sadness, anger and fear are part of being human - learning to accept and tolerate them is key to good mental health read article