Low mood and anxiety are something we all experience at various points in our lives. And the enormous changes that occur on becoming a new parent means it is a time when these symptoms are particularly common. Dealing with these issues is an important part of caring for new mothers and mothers-to-be. But we need to be wary of turning normal human emotions and experiences into medical diagnoses.

When first moving away I was terrified, convinced that there was no way an idiotic little girl such as me could survive. Now, when I talk openly with others, have a good time, and find myself coping more and more every day, I know that I was wrong.

We’ve barely made it into 2017, and you may have heard the heralding cries of newly accredited gym bunnies in their pursuit of the ‘summer bod’. The media is saturated with the image of airbrushed men and women with the perfect weight and shape, and having a knock on effect upon young people in particular. It is estimated that 1.6 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder, making it one of the most relevant issues in our society today.

We were privileged to meet author and ex-police officer Matt Johnson to find out more about his experiences of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and his journey to becoming one of the most highly rated new crime writers of 2016. This is his story:

You’ve probably heard of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – better known as ADHD.  It’s a relatively common condition that is thought to affect somewhere between 1 in 100 to 3 in 100 children in the UK. But there are a lot of misconceptions around ADHD, so here are ten things you might not know about it.

Stuffed on sprouts and teeming with turkey? All of those Christmas festivities can leave us feeling tired and lethargic. But fear not, you can take care of your wellbeing by ensuring that your diet has enough of the good stuff. Complex carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins and minerals can all improve your nutritional intake and ultimately your mental health. The good news? You can shake off those January blues with a good diet, so you’re ready to face the New Year.