Nicky Duffell, nutritional therapist and transformational coach, shares some tips for maximising your time at home during lockdown. She says you can use your period of self-isolation as a springboard …
Why focusing on symptoms and worrying will make you feel worse
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, Jane Ogden, Professor in Health Psychology at the University of Surrey, comments on symptom perception and how symptoms are modified by mood and cognition. How do I…
Look after your mental wellbeing during the coronavirus outbreak
At Top Santé we’re very aware that – as well as the obvious physical symptoms – the coronavirus situation is having an impact on our mental wellbeing too. The outbreak has thrown up an array of…
How to create happy moments for your loved one with dementia
Guest contributor John Ramsay, co-founder and CEO of Shift8* – a set of fun, interactive games for people with dementia – shares his story and some advice on helping a loved one navigate their d…
Clear your house, clear your mind
Spring is here and with it, the urge to purge. Clearing out your clutter can be liberating, and the science is stacking up to prove it can have tangible mental health benefits, making you happier and …
PROOF that yoga can help depression
As anyone who regularly turns to their yoga mat in times of crisis will know, the activity can have an amazing effect on mood. And now science has backed this feeling up, with a new study suggesting y…
Would you keep your Christmas lights up for your mental health?
While keeping Christmas lights and decorations up after twelfth night is supposed to be unlucky, some psychologists have suggested it could have real benefits for your mental health. As the January gl…
Would YOU recognise these symptoms of mental health conditions?
Shocking misconceptions still exist around mental health Misconceptions around mental health have caused a quarter of people to delay seeking treatment. A new study has revealed the nation’s most comm…
Why watching Springwatch or Countryfile does you good!
If you’ve ever felt a bit guilty popping on the TV in the evening, worry no more! New scientific research has revealed that watching programmes like Countryfile and Springwatch can be good for y…
Stress affects women more than men
Women are much more likely to be affected by stress than men, with a shocking 81% saying they’ve felt overwhelmed and unable to cope in the past year. Even more worryingly, more than a third have been…