Priory news and blogs

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

In this article, we will outline some of the key signs of a secret drinker, and whether these could be a sign of harmful alcohol use.

Excessive alcohol consumption and mood disorders are intrinsically linked. Here is how the two interplay.

Crack cocaine can be devastating for people that use it. Here, we outline the most common physical and psychological effects of crack cocaine.

After a drink, this is how long can you expect the alcohol to stay in your blood, urine and other areas of the body.

After taking drugs, it’s common for you to experience what’s known as a ‘comedown’, as the effects of the drug wear off.

Alcohol can affect both your short-term and long-term memory. However, there are a number of things you can do when drinking, to help to avoid memory loss.

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.

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.

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

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.