Mental Health Matters | Pet peeves and unsupportive comments
by Sarah Myers | Jan 15, 2025 | Feature
A few words on some pet peeves, and unsupportive social media comments, in this week's mental health spot....
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Mental Health Matters | Lowering expectations
by Sarah Myers | Jan 08, 2025 | Feature
Our regular mental health chat returns for 2025, with a few thoughts on lowering expectations of ourselves a bit....
Mental Health Matters | End of the year stuff
by Sarah Myers | Dec 18, 2024 | Feature
A few thoughts on the week or two ahead, as the world moves into Christmas and New Year mode. All in our Mental Health Matters spot....
Mental Health Matters | The S Word
by Sarah Myers | Dec 11, 2024 | Feature
Huge trigger warnings for this piece, as our mental health chat this week goes into the topic of suicide....
Mental Health Matters | Straws that break our back
by Sarah Myers | Dec 04, 2024 | News
In our regular mental health chat, a few words on the smaller things that really get on our nerves. Feel free to add to the list......
Mental Health Matters | Christmas time (oh no)
by Sarah Myers | Nov 27, 2024 | Feature
A few thoughts on the weeks of festive build-up, and the pressure that seems to go with them, in our latest mental health chat....
Mental Health Matters | Judge not
by Sarah Myers | Nov 20, 2024 | Feature
Is it really a bad thing to once in a while, stop to help yourself? A few thoughts in this week's mental health spot....
Mental Health Matters | 'Guilty pleasures' (with a dose of side eye)
by Sarah Myers | Nov 13, 2024 | Feature
TikTok, music, reality TV and more: in this week's mental health chat, some words about things people tend to judge us for liking....
Mental Health Matters | 960 minutes
by Sarah Myers | Nov 06, 2024 | News
How much of a day are you awake for? And why can't you spare yourself 10 minutes? A few thoughts in our mental health spot....
Mental Health Matters | Mental tornadoes
by Sarah Myers | Oct 30, 2024 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat about mental health, a few words on the days when the brain just isn't going to play ball....
Mental Health Matters | When someone famous passes
by Sarah Myers | Oct 23, 2024 | Feature
In this week's mental health spot, a few words on when someone famous dies, and how people react to the news....
Mental Health Matters | 24 hour news
by Sarah Myers | Oct 16, 2024 | Feature
It's easy to feel overwhelmed at the constant news cycle - but how can we lessen the heavy load a little? A few thoughts....
Mental Health Matters | Dealing with good news
by Sarah Myers | Oct 09, 2024 | Feature
When you're naturally not the kind of person to celebrate something good, how do you give yourself permission to do so?...
Mental Health Matters | 'Glimmers'
by Sarah Myers | Oct 02, 2024 | Feature
A few words on finding micro-moments of happiness, otherwise known as glimmers, in our weekly mental health chat....
Mental Health Matters | Grieving differently
by Sarah Myers | Sep 25, 2024 | Feature
Sarah has a few words to say on processing difficult grief, and why there's not one way that suits all. Over to her......
Mental Health Matters | Talking to people
by Sarah Myers | Sep 18, 2024 | Feature
In this week's mental health column, a few words on talking to others and needing to say things - even when you can't....
Mental Health and Wellbeing Matters: am I worth it?
by Sarah Myers | Oct 11, 2023 | Feature
In our weekly spot where we chat mental health and wellbeing, a few words from Sarah on questioning your own worth....
Mental health and wellbeing matters: asking for help
by Sarah Myers | Sep 27, 2023 | Feature
In this week's mental health and wellbeing matters column, just a few words about the importance of being able to ask for help when we need it. ...
Mental health & wellbeing matters: the things that cheer us up
by Sarah Myers | Sep 13, 2023 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat mental health and wellbeing, we're focusing this week on the hobbies that cheer us up....
Mental health & wellbeing matters: thoughts on CBT
by Sarah Myers | Sep 06, 2023 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat mental health and wellbeing, a few words from someone who's been undertaking CBT....
Mental health & wellbeing matters: the little things
by Sarah Myers | Aug 09, 2023 | Feature
In our regular spot on our site where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, a few thoughts on chasing the little things in life....
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: the stigma of an eating disorder
by Sarah Myers | May 17, 2023 | Feature
A few words on being diagnosed with an eating disorder, and trying to come to terms with being open about it....
Before I Wake: a few thoughts on a horror film worth seeking out
by Sarah Myers | Apr 06, 2023 | Feature
The Jacob Tremblay and Kate Bosworth-starring horror Before I Wake is available to watch of Netflix - here's why you should seek it out. T...
Mental health and wellbeing matters: appreciating friends
by Sarah Myers | Mar 22, 2023 | Feature
In our regular spot where we chat about mental health and wellbeing, some words on appreciating our friends, no matter how different from us they may...
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: advice for tough financial times
by Sarah Myers | Jun 15, 2022 | Feature
Money is tight for most people right now, so here's a few words of advice you might hopefully find helpful....
Celebrating Mindhorn, a home-grown comedy gem
by Sarah Myers | Mar 28, 2022 | Feature, News
Mindhorn is an underrated gem from writers and stars Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby - here's why you should spare some time to watch it. ...
Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters: my own mental health first aid kit
by Sarah Myers | Mar 09, 2022 | News
Our latest Mental Health & Wellbeing Matters piece looks at a first aid kit to help when life is getting on top of us....
The panna cotta: revisiting Netflix's The Platform
by Sarah Myers | May 17, 2021 | Feature, News
After multiple viewings, Sarah reflects on Netflix's The Platform and wrapping our heads around a film's ending....
Pihu: the story behind a terrifying film
by Sarah Myers | Jun 04, 2020 | Feature
Sarah Myers digs into the story of Pihu – now on Netflix – and finds out how it was done, from writer/director Vinod Kapri. W...
