Mental health waiting lists are long. Here’s how to cope while you’re waiting for therapy. This post includes our guidance on the support that’s available, and the things you can do for yourself.
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I think my friend has an eating disorder, what should I do?
Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Popular Oct 22, 2021
Do you suspect your friend has an eating disorder, but you’re unsure what to do about it? Read this blog to learn the signs of an eating disorder and what you can do to help.
Why are setting and maintaining boundaries so important for good mental health? Find out in this post by Dr Lauren Coles
Why you’re so obsessed with appearance, and how to stop it
anxiety, Body Image, Mental Health, Popular Aug 02, 2021
Learn the symptoms of ‘body checking’, or being obsessed with your appearance. Find out 5 ways to reduce this compulsive behaviour.
Why your family stress levels may have reached an all time high, and what to do about it
Mental Health, Parenting Jul 14, 2021
In this post, Roger Hoyte, Altum’s Senior Psychotherapist, outlines the impact of this stress on families, how you can deal with the constant changes the pandemic presents, and importantly, how best to look after your mental health.
How to cope with fatism and weight bias in healthcare
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health Jun 15, 2021
Sadly, ‘fatism’ and weight bias in healthcare has been an issue for decades. This is wrong, being treated in a discriminatory way due to your body size is not something you deserve. This post from our Junior Associate Psychologist & Psychotherapist, Dr Gabriela Enache, will help to guide you in the right direction.
As we gradually ease out of lockdown, the idea of socialising again is triggering post lockdown anxiety for some people. Find out how to deal with it in this month’s blog post.
Eating disorder recovery: real life stories
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Mar 01, 2021
Learn what eating disorder recovery looks and feels like in the words of two of our past clients, Rose and Sam.
My 4 tips for avoiding ‘work from home burnout’, and the symptoms to look out for.
This week I’m sharing my best techniques for dealing with overwhelm.
How to identify when it’s time to get help with your mental health and 3 resources that are available online.
It’s no secret at Altum Health HQ that Christmas is a huge trigger for so many of our clients. The pressure we load on ourselves to create the ‘perfect family Christmas’. That goal you may have set yourself to be looking your best. The extended periods of time you are going to be spending with[…]
