For most of us, a holiday is a source of enormous excitement. Something to look forward to and to enjoy when we are on it. We sometimes try to cram so much happiness in that it lasts all year, until the next time we can get away! This isn't the case for everyone; some of us struggle with good mental health and holidays can exacerbate the issues. If you or someone you know struggles while on holiday, take a look at our top tips to help alleviate symptoms.
Read MoreIt can be easy to underestimate the amount going in children’s heads. Childhood can be a time of stress, anxiety, and early signs of mental health difficulties. According to the NHS, one in eight (12.8%) five to 19 year olds had at least one mental disorder when assessed in 2017. This is problem is a growing concern: emotional disorders are now more common than ever in five to 15-year-olds. The percentage of those struggling with such disorders increased from 4.3% in 1999 and 3.9% in 2004 to 5.8% in 2017.
Read MoreThe short and cold days have arrived, and there’s no more hope for one last hot summer-ish week! There is, however, more to the winter blues than just the colder nights and shorter days. The sun gives us much-needed vitamin D to a level that is difficult to get from food alone. Here we will look at how to recognise the effects of seasonal affective disorder and how its symptoms can be managed and minimalised using vitamin D3 supplements and a number of other procedures.
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