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Priory news and blogs

Read the latest tips, explainers and expert insights on mental health, addictions and eating disorders.

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Featured stories

Featured posts to the Priory blog, including insights and advice on mental health, addictions and eating disorders.

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Why do I feel so overwhelmed? Understanding your mental capacity

Struggling to keep up? Discover the common triggers for overwhelm, the signs you're hitting your limit, and practical steps to regain your mental clarity today.

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How to stop comparing yourself to others

Constantly comparing yourself to others? Learn why your brain does it, why it feels so painful, and simple ways to stop the spiral in the moment.

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How to cope with news anxiety

Feeling the weight of the world? Read our guide on news anxiety, how it affects your personal wellbeing, and simple ways to find your calm again.

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How to stop doomscrolling

Feeling anxious after checking your phone? Learn what doomscrolling is, why our brains crave bad news, and 5 simple ways to break the cycle and reclaim your time.

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Male loneliness epidemic

Male loneliness is rising fast. Discover the causes, signs and simple steps to help yourself or someone you care about feel less alone.

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Delirium tremens - severe alcohol withdrawal

Delirium tremens is a potentially life-threatening form of alcohol withdrawal. Our specialised treatment provides the medical support you need to manage withdrawal and start your recovery journey.

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ADHD Focus and Planning: 6 Practical Tips That Work

Struggling to stay focused or organised with ADHD? Learn practical tips for improving focus, managing time, and overcoming brain fog.

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How to break addictive habits

Discover effective strategies to break bad habits and form positive ones for lasting lifestyle change. Learn practical steps, tips for avoiding relapse, and how to create a supportive environment.

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Neurodiversity vs neurotypical

Stimming is a natural, often helpful way to self-regulate – especially for neurodivergent people.

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Perspectives: a new panel show from Priory

Priory is excited to launch Perspectives, a new series of panel discussions on the biggest topics in mental health and addictions.

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Mental health

Go deeper into mental health with our expert articles on a wide variety of conditions and topics.

Blog

Why do I feel so overwhelmed? Understanding your mental capacity

Struggling to keep up? Discover the common triggers for overwhelm, the signs you're hitting your limit, and practical steps to regain your mental clarity today.

Blog

How to stop doomscrolling

Feeling anxious after checking your phone? Learn what doomscrolling is, why our brains crave bad news, and 5 simple ways to break the cycle and reclaim your time.

Blog

How to cope with news anxiety

Feeling the weight of the world? Read our guide on news anxiety, how it affects your personal wellbeing, and simple ways to find your calm again.

Blog

How to stop comparing yourself to others

Constantly comparing yourself to others? Learn why your brain does it, why it feels so painful, and simple ways to stop the spiral in the moment.

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Male loneliness epidemic

Male loneliness is rising fast. Discover the causes, signs and simple steps to help yourself or someone you care about feel less alone.

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How community supports mental health

Exploring why community matters for your mental health, how to build confidence when socialising feels hard, and the different ways you can feel more connected.

Addictions

The latest expert guides and detailed articles on alcohol, drug and behavioural addictions.

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What is residential rehab?

What is residential rehab and how does it work? Learn what happens during residential addiction treatment, how long it lasts, and whether it might be right for you.

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Modern Recovery Dictionary & The Power of Self-Talk - Priory

Explore the science of self-talk and discover how more compassionate language can support addiction recovery with Priory's Modern Recovery Dictionary.

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Alternatives to inpatient rehab

Rehab doesn’t always mean a 28-day hospital stay. Depending on your circumstances, more flexible treatment options may be a better fit.

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Delirium tremens - severe alcohol withdrawal

Delirium tremens is a potentially life-threatening form of alcohol withdrawal. Our specialised treatment provides the medical support you need to manage withdrawal and start your recovery journey.

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Is Addiction Genetic? | Understanding Heredity and Alcohol Risk

Is addiction hereditary? Learn how genetics, heredity and environment influence addiction risk — and why family history doesn’t mean addiction is inevitable.

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How to break addictive habits

Discover effective strategies to break bad habits and form positive ones for lasting lifestyle change. Learn practical steps, tips for avoiding relapse, and how to create a supportive environment.

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Supporting Someone in Addiction Treatment

Find out how to help a loved one in rehab. Communication tips, self-care, boundaries and aftercare support in the UK.

The latest videos from our YouTube channel

How to create a relapse prevention plan
What is OCD? Explained by a Neuropsychiatrist
3 DBT skills for emotion regulation
Sensory overload and autism explained
Perspective Ep6: what's behind the ADHD and autism rise?
A psychiatrist answers the most Googled questions about mental health

Young people (CAMHS)

Explore articles related to young people's services and other topics related to young people's mental health.

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Signs of teenage depression

Outlining the symptoms that teens may experience when they're depressed, and what you can do to help them.

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How to help with teenage anxiety

In this piece, we'll explore anxiety symptoms to look out for, plus how you can help a teenager to minimise disruption to their life and reduce the likelihood of long-term mental health issues.

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How to de-stress your teenager ahead of school exams

Priory's Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg explores the ways in which parents can help calm their children ahead of exams - and even use some of the tips themselves in their daily work life.

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Is my child depressed?

Are you concerned your child might be depressed? Here, you will find signs and symptoms to look out for, possible causes and next steps to take.

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How to tell if your child has an eating disorder

If you notice a combination of the following signs in your child, it may be that they've developed, or are starting to develop, an eating disorder.

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Panic attacks in children

It can be upsetting to watch your child struggle with panic attacks. You may feel helpless, and not know where to turn, or what to do for the best. However, it’s important to know that you’re not alone, and there are steps you can take to help your child.

Eating disorders

Explainers and explorers from our clinical experts on a variety of eating disorders.

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What is orthorexia'?

Our understanding of orthorexia is growing all the time. Read on to find out what orthorexia is, how it compares to other eating disorders, and what you can do if you think you might be struggling with it.

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How to tell if your child has an eating disorder

If you notice a combination of the following signs in your child, it may be that they've developed, or are starting to develop, an eating disorder.

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How to help someone with an eating disorder

Read about how you can support someone who's currently struggling with an eating disorder.

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How to help someone with bulimia

If someone close to you is struggling with bulimia, we've put together advice on the ways you can be a good source of support.

Press and media coverage

The latest round-up of Priory news and expert comment in the media. If you would like to find out more, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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