Experts have called for regulation as mental health services in England received a record 5 million referrals during 2023, up 33% on 2019

Mental health referrals up 33% in 2023: “Mental health is too important to be left unregulated.”

Parents worried the tech is like ‘crack’ for kids want them banned in all schools, and MPs will discuss restricting sales this week.

Seven signs your child could be addicted to their smartphone

Is your child afraid of Halloween? It’s not uncommon. Here’s what a clinical psychologist advises to help this spooky season

Clinical psychologist’s 5 expert tips for easing Halloween fears in children - Netmums

One chartered clinical psychologist says it is often the ‘surprising’ will left by the woman who fulfils the ‘matriarchal role’ in the family that ends up causing the most problems.

I love my step grandchildren but they won’t see a penny from me

If you’ve experienced a loss (or know someone who has), pick up one of these books about grief, which offer comfort and hope.

12 Books About Grief That Offer Comfort and Healing

The day’s main news stories, topical debate and interviews.

Stephen Nolan - 17/06/2023 - BBC Sounds

“It isn’t uncommon for people suffering with OCD to decide that they would prefer to sleep in a separate room or a separate bed,” an expert told Newsweek.

Woman upset over partner’s request to sleep separately slammed

Busy putting the family first? Give yourself a lift with these tried-and-tested self-care ideas

30 of the best self-care ideas to boost your health and manage stress – and they’re all free

Their Coronation behaviour will be down to love at home, says a child psychologist.

Forget friction elsewhere, the royal children have an undeniable sibling bond

Our fave Made In Chelsea couple are tying the knot.

Here’s how to go from friendship to love, like Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo

A clinical psychologist explains why we find self-love so hard, and how to finally achieve it.

Do you love yourself as a person? Why so many of us struggle and how to turn things around

Researchers have found that lots of shouting and harsh discipline can have a lasting harmful impact. By Imy Brighty-Potts.

How to be a less ‘hostile parent’ – as report finds links with long-term mental health risk for children | BreakingNews.ie

If you want to lower your stress levels, you may want to consider signing up for a choir.

Why song is so great for your mental health, as ‘singing estate agent’ goes viral

You can’t be involved in a one-sided fight.

How to deal when your ex talks about your relationship on social media

Being average could be the key to happiness, say experts.

Why it’s OK to be mediocre – just being you as a woman is great

Parents in France could soon be prosecuted for ‘exploiting’ their kids online

What if I told you that all the ways you currently revise for exams and interviews are wrong? And then told you the better ones?

How to learn and revise better for psychology exams and interviews

There’s been a backlash on social media to the new TikTok filter that gives ‘uncanny’ perfection.

Why TikTok users are appalled by new Bold Glamour filter

Women have felt compelled to take action against harassment both online and in the real world – here’s what we know about the trend so far.

The TikTok trend where women call out #GymCreeps

Is Blue Monday a myth or are we actually suffering from the January Blues?

Is ‘Blue Monday’ really the most depressing day of the year?

January can be a month of cold weather, dark mornings, early nights, financial hangovers (more so during the current cost of living crisis) and New Year’s resolutions being broken. The […]

Experts’ Advice To Help Beat The January Blues - My Weekly

Wondering how to resolve a family feud amid brewing tension and issues? Don’t worry—there is a way through

How can you resolve a family feud? We asked an expert

No relationship is perfect, but there are a few relationship red flags that we shouldn’t let fly under the radar

The relationship red flags you need to know - Liz Earle Wellbeing

January is a month of cold weather, dark mornings, early nights, financial hangovers (more so during the current cost of living crisis) and New Year’s resolutio

Beating the January Blues — Helpful advice from clinical psychologists, GPs, wellness providers to beat those blues!

January is a month of financial hangovers for many — more so with the cost of living — and New Year’s resolutions being broken. The result is feelings of low mood, sadness, lack of motivation, tiredness and low energy. Psychologists, doctors and wellness experts have offered steps people can take to…

Beat those ‘Januworry’ blues with some positive thinking

From relationship drama to people-pleasing, your most common festive pressures unpacked with advice from the experts.

The 12 Shoulds of Christmas

The first Christmas after bereavement can be completely devastating - here Joan McFadden asks the experts how you can get through it and where to get help and support

Tips to get through Christmas and New Year period after losing a loved one

With festive season almost upon us, how can we stop ourselves from burning out, but still have friends left after? By Imy Brighty-Potts.

How to organise your December social calendar – and say no to invites without offending everyone

The process of buying a property in the UK is affecting our mental health – here’s how to manage the upheaval of a house move.

Buying a property ranks top of life’s most stressful events – a psychologist shares coping tips

Dr Marianne Trent gives you the top 6 reasons a trip to the Lake District is good for your head and heart this autumn.

Why the Lake District is Good for You

Some months have passed since the death of Her Majesty the Queen and, as with any death, most people have moved on. But grief doesn’t have an end date, so how can we keep those still mourning in mind? A few months on from the Queen’s death and a lot has happened. The seasons have shifted, the resid…

Remember Me? Loss When Others Have Moved On

Dr Marianne Trent is here to answer all your questions.

Why do we get anxious when hungover? ‘Hanxiety’ explained

Although the clichés and
jokes you may have heard about obsessive-compulsive disorder – or OCD – tend to
focus on cleanliness and tidying, there is much more to it than that.

6 things you may not know about OCD

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, the weather might have more of an effect than you realise.

This is how the cold weather might be affecting your love life

As the extensive media coverage of the Queen’s death and funeral continues, how can people protect themselves if they are coping with loss?

My father died the same day as Prince Philip - how to cope with grief when everyone is mourning

Convinced a friend might now hate you? Experts share how to deal with this common phenomenon.

How to deal with ‘outcasting’ anxiety - the fear that friends may hate you

THERE’S NOTHING like a party where you don’t know anyone to determine whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert.

Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert? According to experts, half of the population could fall into a NEW category. - Techno Trenz

EXCLUSIVE: Households across the UK have been warned of an annual energy bill in excess of £3,600 this winter, making it extremely expensive to heat and power properties.

Could rising energy bills spell the end of working from home?

Jessica Alba has opened up about going to therapy with her daughters, Honor, 14, and Haven, 10. The 41-year-old told Glamour that around puberty, “they start to

Jessica Alba Opens Up About Therapy With Her Daughters Honor 14 and Haven 10

In a recent interview, Brad Pitt revealed he believes he suffers from “face blindness”. The Oscar-winning actor is certain he has prosopagnosia, a condition whereby a person cannot recognise people’s faces, though he remains undiagnosed. “Nobody believes me!” he sighed to GQ. “I wanna meet another.”…

Could you suffer from ‘face blindness’ like Brad Pitt?

If you feel anxious and irritable despite the warm weather, you could have summer-onset SAD - here’s how to spot the signs and feel sunnier

If summer sun gets you down you may have reverse SAD - here’s how to beat it

Today’s ONS labour market data provides yet more evidence - as if any were needed - to show the huge pressures which the UK economy is currently fa

ONS labour market: “candidates are ghosting recruiters after job offers have been made” - reaction

Trauma falls on a scale and regardless of the size of the incident, it’s still important to learn to cope. Here we dive into small ‘t’ trauma.

How to Cope with Small ‘t’ Trauma

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is loneliness - and the kitchen is a great place to find solace in your own company.

Why Cooking A Meal For One Is The Ultimate Act Of Self-Care

Your guide to becoming a morning person once and for all.

“I tried a 30-day morning routine challenge, here’s how it made me more motivated”

A clinical pyschologist and previous host have shared practical and emotional advice to UK households taking in Ukrainian refugees.

Homes for Ukraine: Practical and emotional advice for opening your home to Ukrainian refugees

A clinical psychologist and previous host offer their tips.

Practical and emotional advice for opening your home to Ukrainian refugees

More and more of us have turned to alternative methods to find reassurance over the pandemic.

Tarot readings and astrology chat-lines: are we addicted to paying for spiritual reassurance?

Navigate the storm of mental ill health and journey towards wellness with greater self-awareness and the belief in a brighter future, writes Caroline Butterwick

Find yourself again after a personal crisis | Psychologies

“A love letter to my humble, local swimming pool – plasters, kids and all”

The third Monday of January is dubbed Blue Monday, so Newsweek has compiled some expert advice for lightening your mood today.

Blue Monday: 9 expert tips to help you keep the sadness at bay

Socialising and alcohol used to go hand-in-hand but, for many like me, that connection had been severed

How I knew my pandemic drinking was becoming a problem

During the pandemic, many men and women have lost their surviving parent. One writer explores the complexities of becoming a midlife orphan

‘Becoming an orphan in my 40s made me feel anchorless’

Cryptocurrency has been around since 2009, but with publicity like Elon Musk’s continued endorsement of Dogecoin and Crypto.com renaming Los Angeles’s Staples Center to the Crypto.com Arena, it’s become one of the latest hot topics in popular culture. With that mainstream relevance, however, has com…

Crypto Kind of a Big Deal to Small Businesses | eWeek UK

SYMPTOMS of a rare neurological condition have appeared more frequently during the pandemic.

Face blindness’ has increased over the Covid pandemic warns study - what is it? Signs

Her confession stirred up a hot debate, but is there anything wrong with having a small circle?

Molly-Mae Hague has “five friends” and “focuses on being successful”—but is that a bad thing?

Stop doom scrollingHealth anxiety is likely to have been around as long as humans, because the way our tricky brains have developed allows us to worry about pas

Expert advice on managing health anxiety

Who could’ve guessed that brightly coloured leggings could be so controversial? A new documentary series about the most famous leggings in the world has lifted the lid on the inner workings of multi-level marketing (MLM) company LuLaRoe, raising questions about how these companies operate.

Business opportunity or cloaked cult: The truth about MLMs like LuLaRoe

Waking up anxious may be common, but that doesn’t mean you should have to put up with it.

How to calm morning anxiety if your stress levels spike when you wake up

The yearly task of sitting down to write Christmas cards can feel like a tricky path to navigate when grief has touched a home. AtaLoss Ambassador, Dr Marianne Trent, suggests we spread the hand of friendship and help them to access appropriate support if you think it might be useful for them. READ …

Talking about grief: It’s OK to ‘rock the boat’ with a Christmas card

The Duke of Sussex thinks quitting your job to prioritise your mental health is something to ‘celebrate’. Abi Jackson talks to some experts.

Prince Harry is right – but how do you put mental health first at work?

Lessons in motherhood, ACEs and compassion | The Psychologist

While many of us may struggle with what to say to a grieving friend, it’s just as important to know what phrases we should avoid, too. Find out in our guide.

What not to say to someone who’s grieving

The Unspoken Truth: Losing a parent now is also losing a future parent — It’s Time

The murder of Sabina Nessa has been triggering for women everywhere. We asked two psychologists to suggest ways to protect our mental health and feel safer in a world that makes it so impossible to do so...

How can women feel safe right now? Two psychologists on how to cope with the dark realities of Sabina Nessa’s case

If you’re feeling hurt today, just imagine the emotions the England squad must be facing.

How To Handle Disappointment: Be Kind To Yourself And The Players

BRITISH students up and down the country woke up to record-breaking A-level results this morning after months of waiting to find out what their future holds, but Education Secretary Gavin Williamson is facing a fallout amid cries of grade inflation.

A Level results LIVE: Record numbers get A or A* grades – despite exams being cancelled

MILLIONS of England fans have this morning woken up with bleary eyes after the team were defeated at Wembley last night. The last year has been an emotional roller coaster and England making the fi…

The 4 ways to cope with England’s heartbreaking Euros defeat

Talking to children about death can be challenging. Memorials of Distintion spoke to DR Marianne Trent about how to approach the topic. Find out more.

How to talk to children about death: An Expert Guide | Memorials of Distinction

Just because lockdown is lifting, it doesn&#x27;t mean you have to be OK.

Even though life is getting back to normal, cases of depression are on the rise. Here’s how to cope with the brutal psychological fallout of the pandemic

Data published this morning showed 21 per cent of adults experienced some form of depression in the period between January 27 and March 7 but before the crisis the figure was 10 per cent.

One in five adults experienced some form of depression in early 2021

Poorer people disproportionately hit by depressive symptoms - with more than one in four adults affected in England’s most deprived areas - as economic impact of coronavirus played out

Number of adults with depression more than doubles during pandemic

For some people, Covid has fuelled a debilitating mental health condition known as health anxiety.

Health anxiety: The fear of illness making people quit jobs and move home

You don’t have to be mourning a loved one to need help coping. The coronavirus pandemic has led to all types of loss.

How To Process Grief Caused By COVID-19 (Even If You Didn’t Lose Someone)

More 18- 24-year-olds are anxious about careers as coronavirus hits jobs and mental health

‘Uncertainty made me struggle’: Covid puts financial stress on young people

Dr Marianne Trent has written the collection of stories from a variety of people of all ages about how they dealt with their own losses.

Coventry doctor’s book, inspired by the death of her dad, aimed at helping those going through the grieving process

Wondering what to do with your babies toddlers and kids during lockdown half term? We’ve sought expert advice for kids of all ages – and don’t worry: screen time is definitely allowed. Read more on Grazia.

What To Do With Babies, Toddlers, Kids And Teenagers At Home This Half Term

It’s natural to mourn the loss of something we care about but an unspoken ‘grief hierarchy’ means people are hiding their feelings

‘Grief guilt’: Why all lockdown losses matter, from a loved one’s death to missing grandchildren

Good Thinking Psychological Services is owned and run by Dr Marianne Trent, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in grief and trauma. She is the author of 4 books: 'The Grief Collective', 'The Clinical Psychologist Collective' 'The Aspiring Psychologist Collective' and 'Talking Heads: Your Guide to Finding a qualified UK therapist'. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) which is a specialist intervention for processing trauma. She approaches her clinical work in trauma and grief from a compassion-focused therapy stance and this can be seen within all of her media work too. She has been featured across many media outlets including C5, Sky History, BBC News and in publications such as: The Guardian, The Telegraph, BBC online, HuffPost and more. She has worked in a wide range of settings including: Adult mental health, child and adolescent mental health (CAMHS), Intellectual Disabilities, Older Adults, Forensic adolescents, Forensic adults / older adults, organic cognitive impairments (dementias), parenting, physical health & traumatic brain injury so she is able to speak to most topics with compassion and professionalism.

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