Today is world sleep day and poor sleep is one of the most common difficulties people face when recovering from mental health problems.

We read an interesting article in the Guardian last weekend in which Johann Hari explains how his understanding of depression has evolved. He makes a good point that depression isn’t simply a biological problem to be treated purely by medication.

Robin Lefever’s Interview with Clare Kennedy, founder of Kennedy St & Co   For many of us in recovery, the idea of going out to a bar is a terrifying prospect. Will I be laughed at for ordering an orange juice? Will the shelves stacked with spirit bottles be too tempting to resist? But Brighton […]

Lou Lebentz is a well-known addiction and eating disorders psychotherapist who worked for 10 years at the Priory. In this time Lou has developed a programme for people with eating disorders that is practical and simple to follow, but which integrates the best practice from the worlds of nutrition, coaching and psychotherapy. For the moment […]

I have just bought a copy of Max Kirsten’s excellent new book on recovery called “Self Help, Find Your Self To Help Yourself” In this new book Max explains the tools he has used and uses to help others. Max gives a very good explanation of how to use the 12 steps but also includes work from […]

Rufus May, “The doctor who hears voices” teaches a therapeutic technique which proves very helpful even for those not hearing voices.

A new type of Judge shows how the Criminal Justice system can help addicts and reduce crime when the right approach is taken.

John Ryan presented an excellent workshop last week at the University Centre Folkestone, on the use of comedy in promoting mental health.