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What Is EUPD? Meaning, Symptoms and How It Is Treated

EUPD is the NHS name for borderline personality disorder. A therapist-reviewed guide to what the diagnosis means, the symptoms, and the treatment that helps.

By Robin Lefever

How Much Does Rehab Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide)

What rehab costs in the UK: free NHS routes, how private residential rehab is priced per week, what drives the fee, and what insurance covers. An honest guide.

By Robin Lefever

Reactive Depression: A Guide on Situational Depression

Reactive (situational) depression explained: what it means, symptoms, causes, how long it lasts and how it is treated. Confidential assessment at Promis.

By Robin Lefever

Catatonic Depression: Symptoms, Risks and Treatment

What is catatonia and what is a catatonic state? Understand the signs of catatonic depression, why it is a medical emergency, and how it is treated.

By Robin Lefever

Opioid & Opiate Detox: How Medical Detox Works

Medically supervised opioid and opiate detox explained: how it works, why it is safer when supervised, the overdose risk after, plus inpatient and home options.

By Robin Lefever

Mental Health Retreats in the UK: What They Offer, and When You Need More

What a mental health retreat can and cannot do, how retreats differ from clinical residential treatment, and how to choose: from the Condé Nast-featured PROMIS Hay Farm.

By Robin Lefever

How to Help an Alcoholic Who Doesn't Want Help

What families can actually do when someone refuses help for drinking: what to say, boundaries that work, when to involve professionals, and when it's urgent.

By Robin Lefever

Prescription Drug Detox Programmes: What to Expect

Prescription drug detox should be medically planned, especially for opioids, benzodiazepines and sleeping tablets. Learn when detox is needed and what safe care involves.

Fentanyl Detox Programmes: Safety, Withdrawal and Treatment

Fentanyl detox needs careful medical planning because withdrawal, overdose risk and relapse risk can be serious. Learn what safe treatment should include.

Living With an Alcoholic: What It Does to Families and How to Get Help

Living with an alcoholic can affect safety, trust, sleep, work, parenting and mental health. This PROMIS guide explains the signs, boundaries and treatment options.

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Options

Opioid use disorder is treatable. Learn about detox, medication, residential rehab, therapy, relapse prevention and how to choose the right level of care.

Psychodrama Therapy: What It Is and How It Can Help

Psychodrama therapy uses guided action, role work and reflection to explore feelings, relationships and past experiences. Learn when it may support recovery.