When we think of therapists and mental health professionals, a classic image pops into people’s heads: the therapist smiling with a clipboard whilst the client is lying on the sofa. …

Self-deprecating humour has become entrenched in popular culture; social media is full of memes made by people with mental illnesses poking fun at the symptoms and the effects it can have on daily life. On the one hand, it can be hugely relatable for others going through similar experiences. On…

The World Health Organisation has defined self-care as “the ability of individuals, families, and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider”. We generally see this term in reference to mental health; it can…