Claudia Cole

Anxiety can cause symptoms of a nervous stomach. One is nausea, but there are ways to relieve the feeling.
A variety of changes occur in the body during times of heightened stress or anxiety. It can prompt physical symptoms such as shaking and dizziness.
You may also experience a nervous stomach, including the fluttering feeling of “butterflies.” Whether it’s before sitting for an exam or giving a speech, you may feel short waves of nausea.
While it’s common to experience nausea with anxiety,...

While someone’s behavior and actions can sometimes influence your mood, only you can manage your emotions.

We’ve all been there — those moments where we feel hurt over something someone has said or done. When this happens, it’s easy to assume that the other person is responsible for making you feel that way.

Despite popular belief, no one can make you feel anything.

While other people can affect your mood, they’re not responsible for your feelings. By shifting the way you think, you can learn to manage your mood and emotions.

Worried about where your thinking goes when under stress? ‘Suicidal ideation’ can happen to the best of us, and it’s important we know how to handle it.
*Need urgent support? Call the Samaritans 24-7 at 116 123. If you’re in danger of hurting yourself or someone else, contact 999 for emergency services or go straight to A&E.
What is suicidal ideation?
According to the Samaritans, 1 in 5 individuals have thought about suicide at some point in their lives.
Suicidal ideation is a fancy way to de...

Struggling to adapt to your newfound independence as you transit to being an adult? “Emerging adulthood’ brings a lot of change and many challenges. So if you are finding it hard to cope, you are not alone.

What is Emerging Adulthood?

First coined by American developmental psychologist Jeffery Jenson Arnett, ’emerging adulthood’ is a term used to describe the period between adolescence and young adulthood.

This typically refers to those between 18 and 25 who are yet to consider themselves to ...

Do you remember the last time you felt truly relaxed? Without an overwhelming sense of guilt? Or the ongoing urge to be productive in some way? If your answer is no, you’re not alone. Many of us don’t know how to relax.
What Is Relaxation?
Relaxation is more than just lounging on the sofa, unwinding for the day. It’s a restful state in which you are free from tension in the mind and body. This is often associated with feeling a sense of peace and calm. Relaxation is achieved by either doing s...

Do you tend to downplay your achievements and consider them to be achieved out of sheer luck? Constantly convinced that you will be found out as a fraud?
Chances are you are experiencing imposter syndrome, and you’re not alone.
According to the Journal of General Internal Medicine, 82 % of us have felt like an imposter at some point in our lives.
"Impostor syndrome" is used to describe the constant inability to recognise your accomplishments, doubting whether they were achieved as a result of...

Sometimes feel bad about your body? Or struggle with negative thoughts about your appearance? But know that Instagram and TikTok aren’t ‘real’ and tell yourself you know better than to let social media and body image be a thing for you?
It could be affecting your mental health more than you think.
What is body image?
It pays to look at what your definition of ‘body image’ actually is. As it’s not just about whether we think we ‘look okay’.
While it includes how you visually perceive your body...

by Claudia Cole

Does the constant sense of not feeling good enough leave your self-esteem running low? Is it consuming enough that you start to feel inadequate when around others? It could be a sign of an inferiority complex.

What is an inferiority complex?

The term was coined in 1907 by psychologist Alfred Alder, in his theory of individual psychology. It’s officially defined as “a basic feeling of inadequacy and insecurity, deriving from actual or imagined physical or psychological deficien...

by Claudia Cole
Black communities have started to come under the spotlight as overlooked and under represented when it comes to mental health support, but also when it comes to research and statistics. Suicides in Black communities is one such issue of growing concern.
Suicide risk and rates in Black communities
Following the tragic death of George Floyd, many people in the Black community shared a familiar sense of sadness and anger. A 2021 research study found that this impacted the mental ...

Does the familiar blue glow of a device make your eyes sore after a day of being behind a screen? But also perhaps give you a feeling of being worn out and depleted, or even a bit low? It’s likely you’re feeling the brunt of digital fatigue.

What is digital fatigue?

The term is used to describe a state of mental exhaustion brought on by the excessive use of digital devices.

Also referred to as ‘screen burnout’, it’s not a new discovery. But it’s been bought to the forefront since the Covid-19...

What are the issues we all need to start talking more about when it comes to black mental health?
Higher need, yet less referrals
Research shows that the Black community suffers from more mental health challenges, yet black clients are less likely to be referred on for treatment and support.
According to a government survey, Black adults are almost five times more likely to be detained under the Mental Health Act than any other ethnic group.
Black women in the UK experienced a higher rate of ...

It’s no secret that social media has become another essential part of modern life, with more than 45 million users in the UK.

Mindlessly scrolling through our feed has indeed become an irresistible habit, yet many are still unaware of the negative effects it has on our mental health. Understandably so. How can something that is designed to bring us all closer be bad for us?

Social media has been linked to sleeping problems, self-esteem issues and an increase in low mood. But you see, it’s not...

In the last year, probiotics have dominated the health aisles with gut balancing supplements. However, they have recently taken an exciting turn towards skincare. Studies have shown that probiotics can treat common skin concerns in the same way it does with our digestive system.

In preparation for the colder months ahead, we want to ensure your skin remains hydrated and radiates that healthy glow. From acne to sensitive skin, here are the wonders of probiotics in skincare.

The sustainability movement is growing, inspiring a generation of change as people make an effort to live a low impact lifestyle. With the existence of Instagramable perfection, inspiration can come with a hefty dose of pressure. Just know you’re not alone. As a person who also feels eco-guilt, I understand how hard it is to navigate sustainable living in a society that has yet to adapt. This is why we should all say no to sustainability shaming.

From baking banana bread to mending clothes, we’ve all taken up new hobbies for the sake of our sanity during the lockdown. In the wake of restlessness and uncertainty, mindful activities have become the perfect antidote.

Following our exploration of why baking is good for the soul, it appears that mending clothes are another popular hobby amongst a new generation. Not only is it beneficial for our wellbeing, but it’s also helping the environment.