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Complain or Change It: How to Turn R U OK? Day into Action
Another year on and as I sit here typing away, the same old complaints and gripes about R U OK? Day are popping up on my socials. I’m...

Allison Wells
Aug 30, 20254 min read


Bullying. No Way! Week 2025 – Be Bold. Be Kind. Speak Up.
Bullying. No Way! Week is a nationwide campaign aimed at preventing bullying through education, community engagement, and meaningful...
Maddie Wren
Aug 14, 20252 min read


The Power of the Paws
From a personal point of view I now subscribe to the saying that dogs are man’s best friend. My sometimes stubborn self did not realise...
Dave Clark
Jun 20, 20256 min read


Proudly Wired Differently: Celebrating Neurodiversity at Psyche MHC
Because therapy should feel like home for every brain — every day of the year! Since 2018, Neurodiversity Pride Day has been a...

Allison Wells
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis
World MS Day, celebrated on May 30th, is a day of global solidarity and collective action for everyone affected by Multiple Sclerosis...
Mat Jack
May 30, 20254 min read


School Holidays Survival: Keeping Kids Entertained and Engaged Without Screens
School holidays are a time for excitement, relaxation, and family fun. But they can also bring a familiar challenge: boredom . With kids...
shanowells
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Therapy 101: What to Expect in Your First Session (No Couch Required!)
Starting to see a psychologist can feel like a big step—one that comes with a mix of emotions, from hope to nervousness. If you’ve never...

Rhiannon Sainty
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Rare but Real: Shedding Light on Rare Diseases and Their Hidden Mental Health Toll
Rare Disease Day is celebrated each year on the last day of February, a day dedicated to raising awareness for rare diseases and...
Jenny Atkins
Feb 28, 20253 min read


Psyche Mental Health Centre 2024 Wrap!
As we gather amidst the hum of holiday cheer, with our slightly lilting Christmas tree as a testament to the beautiful chaos of the...

Allison Wells
Dec 30, 20243 min read


The Christmas Period can be Magical and Dangerous
Christmas can be a time of fun, celebration, and togetherness, it can also be a time of enormous stress, pressure, isolation, and...
Toni Hawkins
Dec 11, 20243 min read


"Mo’ Hair, Mo’ Care: Growing Moustaches and Changing Lives This Movember!
Movember is the magical time of year when November transforms into "No-shave-mber," and suddenly, every upper lip becomes a quirky homage...
Mat Jack
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Appreciate the Little Things: How Sweating the Little Stuff Can Boost Your Mental Health!
Mental Health Week is a special time to raise awareness, nurture conversations, and reflect on how we care for our mental wellbeing. This...

Rhiannon Sainty
Oct 9, 20242 min read


R U OK? Day: Turning Awareness into Action Every Day
Every year, R U OK? Day reminds us to check in on those around us, but it's often met with complaints like "It's just a tick-the-box...

Allison Wells
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Celebrating Wear It Purple Day: A Commitment to LGBTQ+ Youth and Inclusion
Each year on August 30th, people worldwide unite to celebrate Wear It Purple Day—a day devoted to supporting LGBTQ+ youth and championing...
Jenny Atkins
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Why is Play Important?
Play is known to improve overall health and wellbeing in children and in fact in any person or animal. Play also builds the brain from the
Caz Hynes
Jul 22, 20243 min read


Brain Bonanza: Celebrating Neurodivergent Pride and Embracing Our Unique Minds!
June is a month of vibrant celebrations, not only for LGBTQIA+ community but also for another crucial aspect of diversity: Neurodivergent...

Rhiannon Sainty
Jun 19, 20242 min read


INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, BIPHOBIA, INTERPHOBIA and TRANSPHOBIA - IDAHOBIT DAY MAY 17th
May 17th marks a very important day – the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia, commonly known as...

Rhiannon Sainty
May 15, 20243 min read


Counting ZZZs Instead of Sheep: Our Top Tips for a Good Night Sleep!
In the fast-paced world we live in, achieving a good night's sleep can be challenging. Many individuals struggle with sleep, impacting...

Rhiannon Sainty
Jan 31, 20244 min read


Making up and Breaking up with New Year’s Resolutions
You’ve made it through the holidays…almost! Well done. With all the stress (and sometimes joy) now it is the time where you promise that...

Rhiannon Sainty
Dec 29, 20235 min read


Unwrap Joy: The Art of Gifting Yourself Self-Care This Christmas
Over the Christmas and festive season, we often become tangled up in the gifts of the holidays. Toys, homewares, candles, jewelry, and...

Rhiannon Sainty
Nov 29, 20233 min read
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