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Gemma and I know each other through our studies a few years ago. We became friends but continued our studies at different institutions. ...
openmindslongridge
Jul 30, 20251 min read


Understanding your nervous system
Understanding Your Nervous System (and How to Gently Regulate It) Your nervous system is your body’s built-in safety system. It’s constantly working in the background, scanning your environment and asking one simple question: “Am I safe?” When the answer feels like “yes,” your body can relax, connect, and think clearly. When the answer feels like “no” (or even “I’m not sure”), your system shifts into protection mode. What Happens When You Feel Stressed? Your autonomic nervous
openmindslongridge
Apr 22 min read


Breaking the Silence: Why Men’s Mental Health Matters More Than Ever
The Unspoken Struggle For generations, men have been taught to be strong , stoic , and silent . From a young age, boys are often told not to cry, to “man up,” or to hide their emotions. While these expectations might seem harmless, they’ve contributed to a silent crisis—one that affects millions of men across the world every day. Mental health struggles don’t discriminate, yet men are significantly less likely to seek help. According to the World Health Organization, men die
openmindslongridge
Oct 29, 20252 min read


Why Self-Care Isn't Selfish
As Self-Care September draws to a close, I wonder if you have seen the phrase ‘self-care’ and felt there is no room for it in your life...
openmindslongridge
Sep 30, 20252 min read
Group Therapy
What is Group Therapy? Group therapy is a way of bringing people together that maybe don't want one to one counselling, would like to...
openmindslongridge
Aug 5, 20252 min read


A 'Griefy' Day
It was a 'griefy' day yesterday! I went to an exhibition called 'Let The Memory Stay Sweet,' where the emotional and moving artwork...
openmindslongridge
Aug 5, 20251 min read
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