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Long Covid and Mental Health: Five Years On, What Have We Learned?
Author: Dr James Woolley , Consultant Psychiatrist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea As we reach five years since the start of the Covid-19...
Jul 24 min read


When Perfection Takes Its Toll: What Netflix's 'America’s Sweethearts' Reveals About Burnout, Anxiety and Mental Health
Season 2 of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix offers more than just a behind-the-scenes look at glitter,...
Jun 234 min read


Clinical Psychologist Urges Compassion and Action This PTSD Awareness Day
PRESS RELEASE June 20, 2025 “Trauma isn’t a sign of weakness - it’s a sign you survived” LONDON, UK – As PTSD Awareness Day approaches...
Jun 203 min read


Being Neuroaffirmative: How to Support Neurodivergent Minds with Respect and Compassion
“Being neuroaffirmative means replacing the question ‘How can we fix this person?’ with ‘How can we support them to thrive as they are?’”...
Jun 194 min read


Why Are So Many Children Struggling with Anxiety? NHS Referrals Reach Record Highs
Author: Dr James Woolley , Consultant Psychiatrist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea Anxiety among children and young people in the UK has reached...
Jun 165 min read


Surviving (and Thriving) During Half Term & School Holidays: A Parent's Guide to Balance, Wellbeing and Sanity
Half term and summer holidays can be a mix of joy and stress for parents. While it’s a precious time to make memories with your children, it also brings challenges—balancing work, childcare, rising costs and your own mental health.
May 283 min read


How Digital Innovation Enhanced Mental Health Services and Boosted Capacity at Schoen Clinic Chelsea
With over 2 million people in the UK currently seeking mental health support, timely access to high-quality care has never been more...
May 273 min read


3 Powerful Therapies That Help You Heal from Trauma
And how you can access all three in a single day at Schoen Clinic Chelsea Trauma can impact every part of your life - your...
May 205 min read


Breaking Down Barriers: Why Community and Investment Are Key to Mental Health Progress in 2025
By Dr James Woolley , Consultant Psychiatrist, Schoen Clinic Chelsea Dr James Woolley, Consultant Psychiatrist, Schoen Clinic Chelsea As...
May 154 min read


What Is Integrative Psychotherapy? A Holistic, Individualised Approach to Mental Health
Integrative psychotherapy is a flexible and person-centred approach to therapy that draws on multiple therapeutic models to provide care...
May 155 min read


Why community matters for mental health
Exploring the vital link between belonging and emotional wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week Mental Health Awareness Week 2025,...
May 124 min read


How occupational therapy could help teens like Jamie from Netflix's Adolescence
A specialist reacts to Netflix’s hit crime drama and shares how Occupational Therapy (OT) offers hope to young people in crisis *** This...
Apr 235 min read


Why do I put my walls up? Understanding emotional guarding in relationships
Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I’ve got my walls up"? It's a phrase we're noticing a lot more in reality TV and dating shows like...
Apr 234 min read


Mental Health in The Last of Us Season 1: Grief, Trauma, and the Power of Human Connection
With Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us premiering tonight, revisiting the mental health themes of Season 1 offers a fresh perspective on...
Apr 147 min read


Pure O: the silent struggle of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Understanding a lesser-known yet deeply impactful form of OCD When people hear “OCD,” they often picture someone compulsively washing...
Apr 103 min read


TV drama Adolescence sparks call for parents to up their knowledge dramatically of children’s online world, say top London mental health experts
PRESS RELEASE: 02/04/2025 Parents and educators are being urged to show significantly more interest in the sometimes dark online world...
Apr 23 min read


Netflix's Adolescence: Why did Jamie do it? Nature vs nurture and the family unit
This is an opinion piece that includes ***SPOILERS*** for the show. Netflix’s Adolescence has sparked widespread discussion about the...
Apr 16 min read


Incel Culture: Mental Health, Masculinity and Toxic Ideologies
Netflix’s Adolescence has ignited intense discussions about incel culture, masculinity, and mental health. For many viewers, terms like...
Apr 14 min read


How is Social Media Affecting Young Minds?
In today's digital world, social media plays a dominant role in the lives of children, teens, and adolescents. While it offers...
Mar 314 min read


Inside Netflix's Adolescence: Mental Health Specialists Explore the Real-Life Issues
Netflix’s Adolescence is more than just a crime drama—it is a heart-wrenching exploration of mental health, masculinity, family...
Mar 287 min read
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