A phobia is an unrealistic fear, whether it be of a thing, like an animal or bug, or a circumstance, like driving and enclosed spaces. When anxiety in response to the feared stimuli becomes so severe that it significantly disrupts daily functioning o...

Perfectionism comes in many forms and can cause various problems, but cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help overcome these issues and lead you to success. What exactly is perfectionism?   It’s the tendency to expect too much of...

Both exam stress and exam anxiety have become more common across the UK than ever. It’s normal to feel stressed when exams are near. However, when that stress starts interfering with your performance, it is a sign that you need professional ...

Undoubtedly, we can say that many people reading this post might not know what self-esteem is. They might have heard the term but never googled it to learn more. It's a human tendency. We tend to overlook these things, negatively impacting oursel...

Money is something you cannot stop thinking about. Even if you are financially stable, stress and tension crop up in your life in one or another way. And sometimes, it becomes difficult to overcome the situation.    Short-term financi...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of mental disorder that is characterized by obsessions with or without compulsion, which are irrational and highly stressful. This disorder tends to impact the quality of life of a person significantly. ...

Also known as hypochondria or illness anxiety, health anxiety is an obsession and irrational worry about having a serious medical problem, even though everything is perfectly fine. It’s all about a person’s imagination of the physical sym...

Cognitive behavioral therapy, abbreviated as CBT, is a popular as well as proven technique to treat anxiety disorders, both generalized anxiety, and social anxiety. CBT is a short-term treatment but its objective is very strong. The therapy aims at d...

The prevalence of depression among adolescents and adults is increasing sharply in the UK. According to the Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing in England, 1 in 6 people aged above 16 experience symptoms of a common mental health problem such as de...

Also known as talk or talking therapy, counseling, or simply therapy, psychotherapy helps people struggling with emotional difficulties, life challenges, and mental health concerns. Psychotherapy teaches skills to people to cope with symptoms that do...