First Psychology blog

There are many reasons why spring is one of the most-loved seasons. Not only can we start to enjoy longer days and lighter evenings, it’s a time when nature comes to life once again.  During the current health situation, the outdoors is more important than ever to protect our mental wellbeing. Find out why getting outside should be high on your list of priorities. The benefits of spring More hours of daylight provide us with vitamin D which promotes mental wellbeing, decreases risk of heart disease and regulates our mood. Seeing new-born animals gives us a feeling of joy and hope. Regrowth of plants and trees brings colour to our surroundings and produces oxygen, which can improve our mood and make us feel more relaxed. Better weather encourages a more active lifestyle outdoors, reducing stress and anxiety. More time spent outdoors can reduce the risk of depression, improve concentration and assist our quality of sleep. When we take all of the above factors into consi...

Everybody has different eating habits and our outlook on food and our bodies can vary greatly from person to person. If you find that your diet is taking over your daily life, it might be time to seek support. What are eating disorders? There are several types of eating disorder, including bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa and binge eating. If you’re not sure whether you have an eating disorder, there are lots of symptoms to look out for: Feelings of guilt after you’ve eaten. Binge eating in secret. Being obsessed with food and your weight. Making yourself vomit after eating. Over exercising. There are many reasons why people adopt eating disorders, such as low self-esteem, being overweight or depression. Emotional and social issues can often be caused by the media and social media presenting unrealistic perceptions and images of what society expects us to look like. When we become so obsessed with food and our weight, we might start to see our physical appearance in an...