Mental Health

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What if my child sees something graphic on the internet?

What can you do if your child sees something graphic on the internet? Dr Matt Cullen, Psychiatrist, advises.

What if a friend is suicidal?

How do you approach the situation of a friend or family member who appears suicidal? Dr Matt Cullen, Psychiatrist, addresses some common concerns.

What should I do if I think my child is being bullied?

What are the typical changes of behaviour one will see in someone who's being bullied? Dr Matt Cullen outlines what to look out for.

What happens if they say they're not OK?

What do you do when someone says they're not OK? Dr Matt Cullen advises.

What are the physical signs of stress?

Stress has both psychological and physical signs and symptoms. Here we outline the physical signs of stress.

5 Ways to improve your mental health this week

Here are 5 things you can do to improve your mental health this week, from Dr Matt Cullen, Psychiatrist.

Signs of depression

There are symptoms of depression and physical signs that you may observe. Dr Matt Cullen explains the difference.

Is cannabis abuse harmful?

Long term cannabis abuse affects the user detrimentally - both biologically, psychologically, and socially. Dr Matt Cullen explains.

I'm worried my child has an eating disorder

If you think your child has an eating disorder, there are steps you can take to help. Dr Matt Cullen elaborates.

The Impact of Christmas on your Mental Health

Christmas is a time of celebration and festivities, but for many who struggle with mental illness this season can be difficult.

I'm struggling after a breakup

Struggling after a breakup? Dr Matt Cullen outlines how can you help yourself in the period after a breakup.

Emotional IQ: 5 Ways to improve your EQ

Here are 5 ways to improve your emotional IQ, or EQ, outlined by psychiatrist Dr Matt Cullen.

I have OCD: what should I do?

OCD has some typical symptoms, which are obsessions and compulsions. Dr Matt Cullen explains what to do if you think you have OCD.

How can I support my child who has anorexia?

If your child has anorexia, what are the most important things you can do to help? Dr Matt Cullen, Psychiatrist, reveals what's key.

Supporting someone with addiction

What can you do to support a family member with addiction issues? Dr Matt Cullen explains how you can help.

How do I talk to someone I think is depressed?

Talking to someone who is depressed, particularly if you're a friend or family member, is a very important and in some ways can be extremely helpful.

What are some of the impacts of bulimia?

Bulimia is an eating disorder, which involves bingeing and then purging, and there are all sorts of problems that can arise with bulimia.

Gaslighting in relationships

A gaslighter will work constantly to undermine the confidence of their partner in the relationship and manipulate their perspectives.

What is a sociopath?

Sociopaths, psychopaths, people with an antisocial personality disorder, are all manifestations of an individual whose personality is very disturbed.

How is antisocial personality disorder diagnosed?

Diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder requires a combination of observing a person's behaviour, getting accounts from third parties, and looking at their ability to have empathy towards others.

What are tricyclic antidepressants?

Tricyclic antidepressants are an older medicine, but very effective. However, they do cause more side effects than more recent antidepressants.

Side effects of antidepressants

The side effects of antidepressants depend on what type of medicine they are.

Is there treatment for postnatal depression?

In postnatal depression, the person or the mum who has it describes typical feelings of depression, low mood, no energy, tearfulness, guilty thoughts, often feelings of inadequacy, or inability to parent that child, lack of energy, and disorganisation.