Depression

Do YOU struggle to set boundaries? Psychologist reveals the danger of over explaining when saying no

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A therapist has revealed why it can be harmful to over-explain yourself when setting boundaries in a viral video. Dr Julie Smith, a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Hampshire, has a TikTok account with more than 3.8 million followers.   The mental health professional, who says she has ‘devoted her career to learning everything … Read more

Walking a dog ‘is better at combating stress than strolling alone’

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Walking a dog is better at combating stress than strolling alone because it cuts down the release of chemicals known to trigger depression and anxiety, study shows By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 00:04 GMT, 11 December 2021 | Updated: 00:18 GMT, 11 December 2021 Walking the dog is better at combating stress than strolling alone, … Read more

Woodland walks ‘save the NHS £185million a year’ due to mental health and wellbeing benefits

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Woodland walks ‘save the NHS £185million a year’ due to mental health and wellbeing benefits, says study The figure is likely to be an underestimate, according to Forest Research Visits to outdoor green spaces for at least 30 minutes can reduce depression  Based on annual cost of £1,640 to the NHS to treat a patient … Read more

Jack Dee, 60, was laughed at by therapists as he poured his heart out while battling depression 

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‘They’d start giggling at my problems’: Jack Dee reveals therapists LAUGHED in his face during depression battle due to his funnyman demeanor – so he could not undergo psychotherapy The comedian, 60, says professionals were unable to keep a straight face due to his demeanor despite his troubles meaning psychotherapy ‘did not work  He told … Read more

Osteopath reveals ‘vagus nerve hack’ to improve posture, open your chest and boost energy

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An osteopath has shared a simple trick he claims will improve posture and boost energy in seconds – and it doesn’t cost a cent. Brendon Talbot, a Canadian health practitioner who specializes in bone and muscle tissue, says performing a ‘trapezius twist’ each time you stand up from sitting down can transform your health by … Read more

Naomi Osaka asks for more ‘privacy and empathy’ when she returns to the court

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Naomi Osaka asks for more ‘privacy and empathy’ when she returns to the court after dropping out of French Open over decision to dodge press conferences and opening up on her battles with depression   Naomi Osaka has asked for more privacy when she returns to tennis action  Osaka pulled out of the French Open this … Read more

Destiny’s Child star Michelle Williams thanks Beyonce and Kelly Rowland for support

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Michelle Williams shared her gratitude for how her Destiny’s Child’s bandmates Beyonce and Kelly Rowland have supported her amid her mental health battle. The singer, 41, made an appearance on Monday’s edition of Loose Women to discuss her new book Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life—and Can Save Yours. Reflecting on her … Read more

Jarrod Woodgate takes aim at a Darwin coffee shop after he was told he can’t bring his dog inside

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‘I feel ashamed and can’t stop shaking’: The Bachelorette’s Jarrod Woodgate lashes out at a Darwin café after being told he ‘can’t bring his therapy dog inside’ By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:33 BST, 27 June 2021 | Updated: 04:50 BST, 27 June 2021 The Bachelorette‘s Jarrod Woodgate has taken aim at … Read more

Lewis Hamilton criticises French Open for fining Naomi Osaka

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‘I was thrown into the pit… we need to be more supporting’: Lewis Hamilton wades into the Naomi Osaka row and calls French Open organisers ‘not cool’ for fining her £10,500 over media boycott – and says he struggled with the same pressures Naomi Osaka was fined £10,500 by French Open chiefs after her first-round … Read more

Naomi Osaka WON’T be given special treatment at Wimbledon this month

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Naomi Osaka will not receive any special treatment at Wimbledon this summer after the world No 2 withdrew from the French Open on Monday because of mental health concerns. The Japanese star pulled out at Roland Garros after refusing to attend mandatory post-match press conferences and revealing she had been suffering from bouts of depression … Read more

Novak Djokovic hails ‘brave’ and ‘bold’ Naomi Osaka for opening up on her struggles with depression

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Novak Djokovic hails ‘brave’ and ‘bold’ Naomi Osaka for opening up on her struggles with depression and anxiety as world No 1 says he ‘hopes she’ll come back stronger’ after withdrawing from the French Open Novak Djokovic hailed Naomi Osaka for opening up on her mental health battle Osaka withdrew from the French Open due … Read more

Grand Slams vow to ‘improve the player experience’ after Naomi Osaka withdrew from French Open

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The grand slams have pledged to work to improve the player experience at major tournaments following Naomi Osaka‘s withdrawal from the French Open. A strong joint statement from the slams on Sunday threatening the world number two with disqualification and a ban from future tournaments if she did not reverse her decision not to fulfil … Read more