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Cyberchondria: When Online Health Searches Fuel Anxiety
In today’s digital world, answers to almost anything are just a few clicks away. While this can be empowering, it can also come at a cost — especially when it comes to our health. For many people, repeatedly searching symptoms online can spiral into intense worry and distress. This experience is known as cyberchondria.If you’ve ever gone online to check a headache and ended up convinced it might be something serious, you’re not alone.Let’s explore what cyberchondria is, how it affects people, and how opening up about your own experience can help break the cycle.
Navigating Christmas When You’re Grieving: A Compassionate Guide
The festive season has a way of amplifying everything we feel. Joy can feel brighter, warmth can feel deeper—but grief, too, can feel heavier. When Christmas arrives after a loss, it can stir up a complicated mix of longing, sadness, love, and even guilt. If you’re grieving this season, please know this: You are not alone.Below are some gentle thoughts and practices to help you navigate Christmas while honouring both your grief and your capacity for the season.
Will AI Take Over From Face-to-Face Counselling in the Future?
Artificial intelligence now sits in our pockets, on our desks, and increasingly in our conversations. With AI-powered mental health apps and chatbots becoming more sophisticated, many people are wondering: Could AI eventually replace traditional face-to-face counselling?
The short answer—at least for now—is: probably not. But the longer answer is more interesting.
Understanding Burnout: What It Is and How to Prevent It
In recognition of World Mental Health DayEvery year on World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded of the importance of prioritising our emotional well-being. Among the most common modern mental health challenges is burnout—a state of chronic physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress.