What is Obesophobia? 8th November 20228th November 2022 by Nicole Murphy According to a recent health survey conducted by the government and the NHS, two-thirds of adults in the UK are
What is Ailurophobia? 14th November 20227th November 2022 by Nicole Murphy Ailurophobia, an extreme and irrational fear of cats, is a type of animal phobia that is not as well-known as
The different types of phobias 8th November 20224th November 2022 by Eve Johnson Phobias are linked directly to anxiety and can occur as either a result of anxiety or be the cause of
What is Rehab? 8th November 202231st October 2022 by Maria Reding Government statistics found that there were 275,896 adults in contact with drug and alcohol services between April 2020 and March
What are Class C Drugs? 31st October 202231st October 2022 by Megan Huziej As part of its statutory duties under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, the Advisory Council on the Misuse of
What are Class B Drugs? 31st October 202231st October 2022 by Megan Huziej In 2018/19 (the latest official figures available) there were 7,376 hospital admissions for drug related mental and behavioural disorders, a
What are Class A Drugs? 4th November 202231st October 2022 by Megan Huziej Controlled drugs are listed in Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and are divided into three Classes
How are Drugs Classified? 4th November 202227th October 2022 by Megan Huziej The Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) latest published statistics show that, overall, drug use continues to remain stable in England
What is Aquaphobia? 27th October 202227th October 2022 by Nicole Murphy Aquaphobia, an extreme fear of water, is a type of specific phobia that is highly individualised, as it varies significantly
What is Nyctophobia? 25th October 202225th October 2022 by Nicole Murphy Nyctophobia is an extreme and overwhelming fear of the dark and, in many cases, a fear of night-time. It is
What is Mageirocophobia? 24th October 202224th October 2022 by Eve Johnson British people lack confidence in the kitchen, with a quarter of us able to cook just three tried and trusted
What is Ornithophobia? 24th October 202224th October 2022 by Nicole Murphy Ornithophobia is an extreme and overwhelming fear of birds. It is a type of specific phobia that is less commonly
What is Hydrophobia? 16th November 202220th October 2022 by Nicole Murphy Hydrophobia is characterised by painful and involuntary throat spasms caused by the rabies virus. These throat spasms can make it
What is Koumpounophobia? 20th October 202220th October 2022 by Evie Lee Being afraid of something isn’t uncommon, but for some people, what starts off as a slight fear can develop into
What is Coercive Control? 20th October 202220th October 2022 by Rose Winter A recent study by the Crime Survey for England and Wales has shown that women are much more likely than
What is a Narcissistic Personality Disorder? 20th October 202219th October 2022 by Claire Vain Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition and is one of the subtypes of the broader category of
Mental Health Discrimination at Work 14th October 202214th October 2022 by Evie Lee Our working conditions and environment can have a huge impact on our mental health, and, equally, our mental health can
What is Alcohol Poisoning? 14th October 202214th October 2022 by Laura Allan According to the Alcohol Education Trust, 35% of all ambulance Accident & Emergency attendance costs are likely to be related
What is Muscle Dysmorphia (MD)? 14th October 202214th October 2022 by Laura Allan Back in 2015, the BBC reported that as many as 1 in 10 men in the gym were believed to
What is Botanophobia? 14th October 202213th October 2022 by Nicole Murphy Botanophobia is a rarely occurring type of specific phobia that is characterised by an extreme and overwhelming fear of plants.
What is Fake Alcohol? 13th October 20223rd October 2022 by Megan Huziej Alcoholic drinks sold without payment of duty (tax) are illegal. The sale of illicit alcohol is an estimated 8% of
What are Stress Dreams? 3rd October 202230th September 2022 by Megan Huziej Waking up after a good night’s sleep can leave you feeling rested and restored, ready to take on the day.
What is Chrometophobia? 3rd October 202230th September 2022 by Nicole Murphy Chrometophobia, an extreme and irrational fear of spending money, is a relatively unknown phobia that has only been diagnosed in
What is Equinophobia? 30th September 202230th September 2022 by Nicole Murphy Equinophobia, an extreme and irrational fear of horses, is a type of specific phobia that is not frequently diagnosed. Although