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History and Culture
Uncover the history of mental health treatments, cultural attitudes, and the role of art and society in shaping how we view the mind.


Why Anxiety Feels Like a Monster
If you live with anxiety, you’ll know what anxiety feels like, it can feel overwhelming, unpredictable and sometimes downright...

Discovery Journal
Oct 1, 20255 min read


Online Counselling vs In-Person Therapy: Which is Better for You?
Therapy has always been about human connection, and for decades, that connection only happened face-to-face. Up until recent years, we...

Discovery Journal
Sep 29, 20254 min read


The Monsters of Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, and Their Disguises
When we think of Halloween, we picture vampires, ghosts, and werewolves. But the real monsters many of us face every day aren’t...

Discovery Journal
Sep 22, 20254 min read


A Haunted History: The Dark Side of Mental Health Treatments in the UK
Halloween is a time for haunted houses, ghost stories, and creepy costumes, but some of the scariest stories are not fiction at all. The...

Discovery Journal
Sep 17, 20256 min read


Art and Mental Health: How Creativity Heals
Mental health is no longer something hidden away in private journals or whispered about in the dark. Today, it has become a central theme...

Discovery Journal
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Teen Self-Diagnosis: Navigating Mental Health Labels on TikTok
When I was a teenager, mental health wasn’t a regular conversation. If you felt “off” or stressed, it was chalked up to hormones,...

Discovery Journal
Aug 27, 20255 min read


How Anxiety Disorder Looks When You're Neurodiverse
When people think of anxiety, they often imagine someone nervous before a presentation, biting their nails, or avoiding social...

Discovery Journal
Aug 18, 20255 min read


Back to School Anxiety: Mental Health Tips for New Starts
New school year. New place. New people. Sounds exciting, and it can be. But for many secondary school pupils, college students, and...

Discovery Journal
Aug 6, 20254 min read


The Neurodivergent Journal: For ADHD, Autism & Dyslexia
This journal was sensitively adapted for neurodivergent users, including those with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing needs…but before...

Discovery Journal
Jun 30, 20255 min read


The Surprising Signs That You Might Be Neurodivergent
Have you ever felt like you see the world a little differently than others? Do certain sounds or textures overwhelm your senses? Or perhaps you find it challenging to navigate social interactions in the same way as other people? If so, you might be neurodivergent. Neurodivergence refers to the natural variation in how our brains are wired, and it encompasses conditions such as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia, among others. We will explore the surprising signs that may indicate neu

Discovery Journal
Apr 13, 20246 min read


Is the Neurodivergent Discovery Journal Right for You?
For those with neurodiverse conditions, such as autism, ADHD, or dyslexia, due to the added struggles of navigating the world through a different lens, the experience of anxiety and mental illness can be even more intense and debilitating. That's why keeping a journal can be an incredibly powerful tool for managing and understanding these complex emotions. In this article, we will explore the Neurodivise version of our Discovery Journal and the unique changes made to ensure

Discovery Journal
Apr 6, 20243 min read


Why Millennials Are More Prone to Anxiety
"A Millennial is a person born between the early 1980s and the late 1990s" Millennial anxiety has become prevalent in recent years,...

Discovery Journal
Mar 16, 202411 min read


ADHD in Girls: The Invisible Epidemic of Missed Diagnoses
We often think of ADHD as something that affects young boys who can't sit still in class or focus for long. But what many don't realise...

Discovery Journal
Mar 9, 20246 min read


Mental Health Lessons from Winnie the Pooh
What if the simple wisdom of Winnie the Pooh could teach us how to take better care of our mental health? While this “silly old bear” and...

Discovery Journal
Feb 17, 20245 min read


9 Signs of Mental Health Struggles in Young People You Should Never Ignore
I think most of us can agree that conversations about youth mental health are more important than ever. Rates of anxiety, depression, and...

Discovery Journal
Dec 16, 20234 min read


What is Dual Diagnosis? : Explained.
Dual diagnosis is one of the most misunderstood topics in mental health. Many people still believe mental health conditions and addiction are separate problems that should be treated independently. In reality, they are often deeply connected and constantly influencing one another. When someone is experiencing both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time, this is known as dual diagnosis, also called co-occurring disorders. It is far more common

Discovery Journal
Nov 18, 20234 min read


How Anxiety Affects Children's Education
Imagine sitting in a classroom surrounded by classmates who all seem to be following the lesson with ease. The teacher is explaining something new, everyone else is writing notes, answering questions and moving on, but your mind is somewhere completely different. Your heart is racing, your palms feel sweaty, and your thoughts are focused on everything except the lesson in front of you. For many children, this is the reality of living with anxiety. Anxiety is far more than fee

Discovery Journal
Oct 29, 20236 min read


8 Surprising Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
Fearing the winter blues creeping in? It might be more than just a case of cabin fever or dreary weather dragging down your mood. If you...

Discovery Journal
Oct 1, 202312 min read


The Dangers of Self-Diagnosing Mental Illness: What You Need to Know
Imagine scrolling through social media and stumbling upon a post that perfectly describes you. The words resonate. For a moment,...

Discovery Journal
Sep 16, 20235 min read


Anxiety Attacks vs. Panic Attacks: Your Ultimate Guide to Telling Them Apart
Feeling swamped by waves of anxiety and panic that seem all too similar? Don't worry – you're not alone. A lot of people get confused...

Discovery Journal
Sep 3, 20238 min read
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