Autism: Puberty and sexuality
I’m an enthusiastic patron and supporter of autism projects. But I’m also the mother of Giles who was profoundly autistic…
Mental Health
Stress and anxiety: 19 proven ways to reduce it
Prolonged stress is bad for us. It raises our cortisol levels. Stress can manifest itself as a physical and mental…
Toll of pandemic on those with eating disorders
Research suggests that disruptions to daily life as a result of lockdown and social distancing may have a detrimental impact…
Wellcome Photography Prize Winner 2020
Russian artist Arseniy Neskhodimov has won the prestigious Wellcome Photography Prize 2020 for his Prozac series, a unique portrayal of…
How to cycle safely
How to cycle safely? The UK Government has recently launched an extensive obesity strategy aimed at getting people fit and…
Job loss and anxiety
Faltering economy causing ‘escalation in anxiety levels’ says Priory psychiatrist. The economy is struggling, putting millions of jobs at risk Job loss…
Job loss and mental health
With the UK officially in recession, Priory mental health expert talks about job loss and the stages of grief: coping…
Living apart together – mobile workers
Living apart together: new report to better understand the needs of mobile workers and their families. People working away from…
Panic attacks
Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the…
Polyvagal Theory and the potency of the dorsal state
So much of our focus on the Polyvagal Theory centres around honouring and validating the ventral vagus and teaching people…