Mental health articles
Browse more articles and resources on psychotherapy, counselling, anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, communication, stress, medication conversations, self-understanding, and personal growth.
A careful mental health reading of Silver Linings Playbook, recovery, bipolar disorder themes, relationships, routines, support, and the limits of movie hope.
Silver Linings Playbook and Mental Health Recovery: Hope Without Simple Answers Read More »
A careful reading of The King’s Speech, anxiety, stammering, shame, communication, and the therapeutic relationship around finding a voice.
The King’s Speech and Anxiety: Finding a Voice When Shame Gets in the Way Read More »
A mental health reading of Inside Out, emotional literacy, sadness, anxiety, family communication, and why difficult feelings are not failures.
Inside Out and Mental Health: Why All Feelings Need a Place Read More »
A careful mental health reading of Good Will Hunting, psychotherapy, trust, shame, trauma, and what it can mean to be heard without being forced.
Good Will Hunting and Psychotherapy: Trust, Shame and Being Heard Read More »
An introduction to psychotherapy and film, movies, cinema therapy, film therapy, movie therapy, and mental health on screen.
Psychotherapy and Film: How Movies Can Reflect Mental Health and Change Read More »
An introduction to psychotherapy and literature, bibliotherapy, therapeutic reading, and how stories can support reflection and self-understanding.
How Stories Can Help Us Understand Ourselves: Psychotherapy and Literature Read More »
Self-help books can support anxiety recovery when used gently and realistically. Learn how to pace reading, choose one exercise, avoid reassurance loops, and know when to seek professional help.
How to Use a Self-Help Book for Anxiety Without Getting Overwhelmed Read More »
Relationship anxiety and genuine relationship problems can feel similar. This article explains how to notice patterns, protect safety, reduce reassurance cycles, and know when support may help.
Relationship Anxiety or a Real Relationship Problem? Read More »
Grief and depression can overlap. This guide explains the differences, warning signs, when to seek help, and how therapy may support recovery after loss.
Grief or Depression? When Grief Becomes Depression Read More »
Anxiety is an emotion characterised by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil and includes feelings of dread over anticipated events. Anxiety is…
