Psychology

With each passing year, mental health is becoming an increasingly focal topic and with less stigma attached to it there is a worrying picture emerging of just how many people are affected by issues of mental health. The last three years have been filled with increased uncertainty and social isolation due to the pandemic and […]

Now that the festive season has officially finished and we are heading back to work and adopting some normality in our day to day, it is important to reflect on the year we have just had. 2020 was challenging across the board, but let’s switch the narrative and celebrate our many triumphs. Below are some […]

Written by Dr Lynette Mackey, Dietitian and Behavioural Change Consultant to the LifeShape Clinic. Now more than ever, it is critical to understand the nature of our minds so that we can make our best choices, even amongst life’s most difficult times. At the moment, many of us are experiencing great stress, and some great […]

The Coronavirus outbreak is affecting people in different ways. If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, now is a great time to take a little time for self-care. We've put together this great list of activities you can do at home, or in the backyard. Hopefully they'll help you feel a little better during this uncertain […]

Feelings of stress and anxiety stemming from the coronavirus outbreak are understandably on the rise. Even if you have no symptoms, there’s no escaping thoughts of the virus when it’s the topic of every conversation and the focus of every news story. The Mental Toll of a Crisis It’s normal to feel a lot of […]

Written by Dr Lynette Mackey, Dietitian and Behavioural Change Consultant to the LifeShape Clinic. The purpose of this article is threefold. It’s: Asking that you stop and reflect upon your achievements and appreciate all the wins you’ve had to date, no matter how small.  To remind you of why you are working so hard to […]