by Jane Fox | Jan 18, 2026 | Blog
Do you find negative thoughts playing through your mind like a stuck record? This is known as rumination – becoming caught in a mental loop and revisiting the same negative thoughts without resolution. Rumination is a natural response to uncertainty, and modern life...
by Jane Fox | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog
Many of us have experienced intense sugar cravings. That need for something sweet, the irresistible pull towards chocolate, cake, or biscuits, especially during a stressful day. Sugar stimulates the brain’s reward system, triggering the release of dopamine, a...
by Jane Fox | Nov 12, 2025 | Blog
Have you noticed that the men in your life avoid asking for help? My blog post talks about the reasons for this and what we can do to help. Understanding the barriers to male mental health support Men face a higher risk of disease, injury and early death than women,...
by Jane Fox | Oct 29, 2025 | Blog
The Brain And Horror: Why Some Love the Fear and Others Flee It The appeal of horror films has fascinated psychologists and neuroscientists for decades. Science suggests that people enjoy horror for a mix of reasons. Here are some of the mechanisms at play:...
by Jane Fox | Sep 14, 2025 | Blog
Are you dreading an empty nest? You’re not alone. This blog post was written to offer reassurance and practical tips to help you copy with an empty nest. How to Prepare Emotionally When Your Child Leaves Home It’s a moment many parents see coming, yet still find...
by Jane Fox | Aug 13, 2025 | Blog
How Cold Water Therapy Helps To Calm You You may have come across Wim Hof’s television programme; “Freeze The Fear” or seen people dipping into icy lakes on social media and wondered how cold water could possibly help with stress. As it turns out, the key...
