Mental Health Self Help Resources

Researchers think there are many people with eating disorders who are also suffering from symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. There are strong links between eating disorders and a history of childhood sexual abuse and/or adult rape.

Spirituality is a topic that doesn’t come up very often in eating disorder recovery circles and it may not feel relevant to everyone. But for some, a sense of spirituality or even religion can be a source of support, strength and resilience. Don’t worry, I’m not going to preach to you in this post! I’m simply discussing some of the benefits of spirituality that I’ve personally experienced during my mental health recovery, which also helped strengthen my relationship with my body, and learning to trust it, as well as getting to know my body’s signals and connecting to my inner knowing/intuition.

Stress, and stress-related illnesses and symptoms are on the rise, and there’s no doubt that COVID-19 has compounded what was already a huge problem for society. In this article, I will explain why stress is so damaging for your health and illustrate how many of the health problems we associate with weight, can be alleviated or managed by tackling mental health rather than fixating on dieting or weight loss.

A comprehensive guide to the different types of talking therapy available, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Counselling, Psycho-dynamic counselling and Psychotherapy. I also include links to therapist directories and a guide to choosing the right mental health professional for you.

Do you feel more ‘in control’ of your life on some level, when you're restricting or micro-managing your weight, food and exercise? Here's how to handle that. 

Emotional eating is NOT an eating problem. It's a coping mechanism for difficult emotions and therefore cannot be treated by dieting or restricting foods. To overcome emotional eating you must learn how to manage your emotions, here's how.

Are you tired? Do you suffer from headaches, backaches or pelvic discomfort? Do you experience depression or feel anxious? Do you have allergies, rashes or autoimmune issues? Have you lost your sex drive? Dr Rachel Carlton Abrams' new book, Body Wise, might just hold the answers.

We have three types of energy: Physical, Mental and Emotional. Here are ten self care tips for restoring three of these.