Why charity fundraising feels as good as winning money We all feel good when we do something for charity, but why? Is there a psychological explanation? In short, yes, “research shows that we are happiest when we’re doing for other people,” as reported by Metro interviewing Laurie Santos, a Professor of Psychology at Yale University. [...]
How to talk to someone about mental health “A few months ago, something happened that snapped me right back to my past without any warning, and it floored me. “I called a close friend, and no words came out. She asked me where I was and said she would simply sit and listen. For the [...]
5 Benefits of Effective Counselling and Therapy (the facts) Have you ever heard someone say that they had great results from CBT (talking therapy), or without their therapist, they would never have moved forward? You might also have heard people say that they would never go to a counsellor and attached a stigma of being ‘mentally [...]
4 Low Mood & Low Self-Esteem Boosters (To Try Now) In the Black Country, where the wonderful AoC Trust is based – it’s chucking it down – or in other words – raining a lot. Enough to make anyone feel a little low. The winter in the UK is grim, and together with mounting financial [...]
