Mental health blog articles

Some people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) turn to alcohol to numb or avoid a past that's continuing to disrupt their lives. However, using alcohol to dampen feelings and experiences can cause a whole range of additional problems.

CBT is one of the most effective treatments for depression – this is why.

To cure body dysmorphia, some go under the knife and make changes to their appearance. However, having body dysmorphia and plastic surgery can be risky.

Schizophrenia can be a demanding illness, and often family members and others have to take on a lot more responsibility and make adaptations to help manage the illness and support someone with schizophrenia.

We have outlined the treatment you can receive at Priory to manage flashbacks, and work towards preventing them from happening in the future.

If left untreated, combat PTSD symptoms can become serious and affect many aspects of life. There are different strategies that you can take when dealing with PTSD symptoms.

Excessive drinking can cause anxiety, both in the short and long-term.

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

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.

For people in a relationship with someone with emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD), or for anyone beginning such a relationship, we spoke with Dr Oluwagbenga Odeyemi from Priory Hospital Woodbourne about how you can help support your partner and manage EUPD symptoms within your relationship.

Patients at Priory Hospital Bristol are benefiting from the company of a 'therapy dog' to help with their treatment for stress, anxiety and depression.

Somatoform disorder, also known as somatic symptom disorder (SSD) or psychosomatic disorder, is a mental health condition that causes an individual to experience physical bodily symptoms in response to psychological distress.