Navigating your way through mental health issues can be a scary and sometimes frustrating process. Progression can be slow and it’s not always a straight and obvious path. Instead it can be filled with many ups and downs. So having a good support network can make all the difference in recovery. What if it’s not you experiencing the recovery though? What if it’s your child? The benefits of talk based support are for the entire family.

Originally, talk-based therapy was developed for the treatment of mental health disorders and relationship issues. Over the years though, it has evolved significantly. There are now a wide range of different talk-based therapies that can treat a many different issues and improve quality of life. Below are just some of the many benefits of talk-based therapy.

Life doesn’t come with a recipe to follow, a tour guide or a manual. It can be messy, unpredictable and downright challenging. Stress unfortunately is just part of the deal.

Life can become busy, with so much going on, work, study, relationships and maybe even kids…it’s easy to get caught up in it all. Preoccupied with your own thoughts, worrying, planning. At times it can feel like you’re living on autopilot. Although there’s sometimes a place for planning and worry, being caught in your worries constantly leaves little room for enjoyment. 

It’s no secret that 2020 has been a tough year. If someone had described to you back in 2019 what this year would be like, chances are you wouldn’t have believed them.

When it comes to the most important things in life, sleep is right up there in the big 3 with food and water. Poor quality or not enough sleep can have negative impacts on your mental and physical health, quality of life and even your overall level of safety.

Everybody has bad days. Life is a constant state of change, it has ups and downs and our moods fluctuate right along with them. Sometimes, it can be very hard to bring yourself back up when you’re feeling down.

There’s no denying that things are really difficult right now. 2020 has been a challenging year. With the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn we have all felt overwhelmed, upset or even angry about it all.

The world changed drastically between 2019 and 2020. With the spread of COVID-19 and its ongoing effects on the economy, schools and social interactions it’s easy to see why everyone is feeling more “on edge” these days.