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You sit down to study. Five minutes later, you’re on TikTok. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Research shows today’s students are constantly interrupted by notifications and social media. In one study, the average teen picked up their phone 51 times a day and received over 230 notifications [1]. Smartphones can help you learn, stay connected, and relax, but they can also hijack your focus. If you’ve ever lost hours scrolling before an exam or felt anxious when you c

Are you constantly checking your phone — even when there’s no reason to? If it feels like you’re spending more time online than ever, you’re not imagining it. According to Ofcom’s Online Nation 2024 report, UK adults now spend an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes online every day — and for young adults aged 18–24, that rises to over 6 hours daily. Women spend more time online than men across every age group, with Gen Z women averaging more than six and a half hours a day com

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Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa are among the most complex and serious mental health conditions affecting children and...

By Dr Bradley Powell , Clinical Psychologist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea Why recognising ADHD early matters Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity...

By Dr James Woolley , Consultant Psychiatrist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea. The UK has just approved the first-ever oral medicine for...

If you’re struggling with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day life, group therapy can offer...

By Amrita Mahal , Advanced Speech, Language & Communication Therapist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea At Schoen Clinic Chelsea , I work with...

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.

Integrative psychotherapy is a flexible and person-centred approach to therapy that draws on multiple therapeutic models to provide care...

A specialist reacts to Netflix’s hit crime drama and shares how Occupational Therapy (OT) offers hope to young people in crisis *** This...

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...

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...

Understanding a lesser-known yet deeply impactful form of OCD When people hear “OCD,” they often picture someone compulsively washing...

This is an opinion piece that includes ***SPOILERS*** for the show. Netflix’s Adolescence has sparked widespread discussion about the...

Netflix’s Adolescence  is more than just a crime drama—it is a heart-wrenching exploration of mental health, masculinity, family...

Valentine’s Day can be a tough reminder of a relationship that has ended , making it one of the most emotionally challenging days for...