
Stress and balance: A short guide to self-care
Kicking off Stress Awareness Month, Corinne Tatem begins to discuss and explore stress management. In this article, Corinne highlights how stress can have significant physical components, as well as some useful tips and tricks to manage.

Understanding bipolar disorder: Navigating the swings of mood
This week, Dr. Amirah Khan breaks down bipolar disorder- how the name is often used colloquially (and at times inappropriately) and what the condition can actually look like for many people. Find out how people can manage the condition and what you could do if you suspect you feel you might struggle with similar difficulties.

What to expect in a first session with a Psychologist
Meeting a Psychologist can be nerve-wracking. We understand that.
In this article, Dr. Adam Lorenzen breaks down what a first meeting with a Psychologist is typically like, including questions and topics you might be able to expect and what you can usually hope to accomplish in an initial meeting for psychological counselling.

The student experience: managing your mental health at university
This week, Dr. Adam Lorenzen reflects on his time in university and recognizes University Mental Health Day. In his article, Adam speaks about the student experience and outlines suggestions to manage your mental health while at university and thinking a bit more broadly about the modern student experience.

The rising tide of ADHD - why is it so prevalent and what can we do about it?
An article from Dr Fraser Smith on the rise in ADHD cases where he shares his own personal experience, along with details of the signs of ADHD and treatment options.

Let’s talk. Raising awareness about self-injury and self-harm
This week Corinne Tatem speaks about self-injury and self-harm. This is a topic that many can find distressing or upsetting, but hopefully helpful in addressing what can be a serious issue and concern for many people, as well as what support loved-ones can offer when someone close to them is struggling with self-injury and self-harm.

Identifying unseen struggles during Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating Disorder Awareness Week brings special attention to a specific mental health difficulty that can have severe ramifications. In this article, we begin to identify aspects of different conditions and how psychological counselling can help manage specific symptoms and difficulties.

How do you know if you need therapy?
People wanting to get insight as to whether or not therapy and psychological counselling will be beneficial to them will find ‘how do you know if you need therapy?’ helpful. In this discussion, Dr Fraser Smith will unpack problems that psychological counselling can be helpful for, what benefits can arise from psychological counselling, and discuss different approaches to therapy to demystify a sometimes occasional topic.

Navigating the winter blues - a psychologist’s guide to mental health management
Winter time can be particularly hard on our mental health and wellbeing. In this article, Dr Fraser Smith discusses tips and tricks to manage seasonal affective depression (SAD).

Your Voice Matters! Helping young minds thrive during Children’s Mental Health Week.
The theme for Children’s Mental Health Week in 2024 is ‘My Voice Matters’. Dr Amirah Khan at MAPP Psychology is passionate about children's mental health, and shares here the indicators that children or young people might be struggling, and the importance of giving them a space to communicate.

Breaking the silence - the power of conversation on Time to Talk Day.
At MAPP Psychology we’ve witnessed the massively positive impact open conversations about mental health can have on people. That's why February 1st, 2024 is a real stand out day for us - Time to Talk Day is an opportunity to reflect on how open we are about our mental health, and how powerful talking can really be.