Mental health blog articles

If you're struggling with an eating disorder, it’s completely understandable to be worried that Christmas may exacerbate your challenges, rather than being a time for rest and relaxation.

Exercising excessively is a compulsion that is commonly experienced by those with eating disorders, often to maintain a low weight. For those suffering from anorexia athletica, it is this obsession that poses the serious threat of long-term damage.

We have explored whether the rising popularity of image-editing features has increased social media’s associated risks around mental health challenges and eating disorders.

We have examined the different relationships that can exist between alcohol and mental health, and outlined the support available at Priory for anyone who's struggling.

Information on the relationship that can exist between anxiety and anger, and advice on how to manage these difficult emotions.

Depression comes in many different forms. Within this blog, we look at the lesser known symptoms, why they can happen and what to do if you are struggling with depression.

We spoke to Dr Niall Campbell to find out how an alcohol-free month can help people to readjust their drinking habits and also improve their health and wellbeing.

Depression and insomnia are often interlinked but the connection between them can be complex. It is far from a simple cause-and-effect relationship.

Tips and advice from a leading therapist on overcoming loneliness and feelings of depression

As we adjust to a post-lockdown world, there is no doubt that many people will be feeling isolated. If you notice that someone seems to be having a difficult time, you could help more than you realise.

If you're waking up depressed in the morning, explore why this may be happening and the steps you can take to improve how you're feeling.

Why anger may sometimes by a sign of depression, and what you can do to cope with angry outbursts linked to depression.