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NHS therapy vs private therapy: what’s the difference?

Everyone deserves access to high-quality healthcare. If you need support with your mental health, a good place to start might be Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service, which is an NHS service. However, some people choose private therapy. In this article, we will explore why.

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Can you treat anxiety without medication?

People struggling with anxiety are often recommended medication by their GP. While medication can sometimes be helpful, it is not the only option. In this article, we will explore how anxiety is best addressed, as well as the issues with medication.

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Overcoming fear of driving

Do your hands grip the steering wheel too tightly? Do you avoid motorways or worry about panicking at a roundabout?

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Why do I always feel on edge?

Sometimes we can struggle to stop worrying or relax, even when there does not seem to be anything to worry about. We might feel tense, on edge, or fidgety even though there is no obvious source of stress.

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Overcoming shame in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health issue and therapy is proven to reduce symptoms and help people regain control of their lives. Unfortunately, some people struggle to seek treatment because of feelings of shame. In this article, we will explore why people may experience shame and what to do about it.

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Managing relationships during COVID-19

The close quarters of COVID-19 lockdowns can put a strain on relationships with family members and housemates. In this article, we'll discuss how to keep the peace during the difficult situation we all find ourselves in.

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How to manage anxiety during COVID-19

Pandemics are understandably a stressful time for many people. Especially, when so many of our support networks have been taken away. In this article, we will discuss how to manage your relationship with anxiety during the crisis.

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Introducing #FriendsTalk

Today we’re launching our #FriendsTalk campaign to support you to become more confident about being there for your friends when they want to talk about anxiety.

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Is anxiety a lifelong condition?

Can anxiety be cured or is it something you have to live with? We get asked this question a lot and, in this article we’ll provide an answer, exploring the differences between anxiety as a part of our personality and anxiety as a response to specific circumstances.

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How would an anxiety therapist approach personal training?

Helping someone to tackle their anxiety requires a specialist skill set. In this article, we’ll examine what that approach is by looking at how an anxiety therapist would approach being a personal trainer in the gym.