Thrive Blog

A Conversation with Brothers in Arms Despite men’s mental health becoming a popular topic in recent years, most men still aren’t getting the help that they need. There are complex reasons for this, from interpersonal factors such as shame, to external factors like stigma and stereotypes. This November, in honour of Men’s Health Awareness Month […]

When Blue Monday comes to mind, the first thought might be ‘ the most depressing day of the year’. Christmas is now over, it’s dark during your daily commute and you might be feeling the strains of post-Christmas debt. Believe it or not, Blue Monday is simply a myth so it’s important to be kind […]

4 out of 5 of the most popular social media sites have had a negative impact on young people’s mental health, according to a survey conducted by the Royal Society of Public Health and Young Health Movement. The concern was that fitness and lifestyle accounts have become increasingly popular as well as models posting images […]

It’s that time of the year again; winter begins, Christmas approaches and the days are shorter. It’s common to be affected by changing seasons and weather or to have times where you feel less comfortable. Christmas holidays are usually portrayed as a time of happiness where many of us are surrounded by loved ones, but […]

It is completely normal that we sometimes have a low mood and feel a little sad or down. However, if you know someone who is constantly feeling sad and cannot enjoy anything positive anymore for a longer period of time, your friend or partner might be experiencing symptoms of depression. The probability that you know […]

With the winter months coming, some of us might worry about being affected by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) which is a type of depression. Commonly, SAD is called a “winter depression” as people often experience symptoms like feeling low, tired and lethargic during the dark winter months. Some people might also experience symptoms in summer […]