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Practical, evidence-informed writing on mental health and wellbeing from the Clinical Psychologists at MindTree Psychology. General information only - never a substitute for individual assessment or care.
16 February 2026 · 5 min read
Resilience is not toughness or a personality trait you either have or lack. It is a set of habits, and these ten have the strongest evidence behind them.
By Dr James Champion
Read article12 January 2026 · 4 min read
Rigid resolutions rarely survive February. Psychological flexibility offers a kinder, better-evidenced way to make change that actually holds through the year.
By Dr James Champion
Read article8 December 2025 · 4 min read
For many people the festive season is genuinely hard. Practical strategies for family tension, grief, money pressure and loneliness - without pretending it should feel easy.
By Dr James Champion
Read article12 June 2024 · 5 min read
Understanding your attachment style can be a significant step toward enhancing your relationships and emotional wellbeing. Our early experiences with caregivers significantly shape how we connect with others as adults.
By James Champion
Read article28 January 2024 · 5 min read
At its core, perfectionism manifests as a relentless pursuit of excessively high standards. When it becomes pervasive, it can lead to a host of psychological challenges.
By James Champion
Read article23 December 2023 · 4 min read
Understanding and addressing our core psychological needs lie at the heart of fostering psychological wellbeing and resilience.
By James Champion
Read article11 July 2023 · 4 min read
Your mornings have the power to shape your entire day. Starting the day with intention and action, rather than reaction, sets the tone for a more productive, fulfilling day.
By James Champion
Read article23 May 2023 · 5 min read
Passionate love and companionate love are two distinct types of love that individuals may experience in their romantic relationships, with very different implications for longevity.
By James Champion
Read article9 March 2023 · 4 min read
Impermanence refers to the idea that everything is constantly changing and that nothing lasts forever. Radical acceptance offers a way to meet that reality.
By James Champion
Read article31 January 2023 · 3 min read
Identity formation is a crucial aspect of human development and a central focus of many individuals' lives, especially after trauma, loss or major life change.
By James Champion
Read article25 November 2022 · 4 min read
Long Covid refers to the ongoing symptoms that persist after a person has recovered from the acute phase of Covid-19, and its mental health impacts can be significant.
By James Champion
Read article15 July 2022 · 4 min read
Marcus Aurelius, a Stoic philosopher and Roman Emperor, offers valuable insights into how we can live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
By James Champion
Read article1 February 2021 · 5 min read
The belief in a just world, also known as the "just world hypothesis," is the idea that the world is fair and that people get what they deserve.
By James Champion
Read article12 November 2020 · 2 min read
Dr James Champion shares how our thoughts can have a strong influence over our emotions and our perception of pain.
By James Champion
Read article1 April 2020 · 3 min read
Due to the impacts of coronavirus, many people are either already or are about to work from home. Here are some tips that will help support your mental health.
By Tamara Brown
Read article6 January 2020 · 2 min read
A life audit helps you understand where you want to go and how to get there. Set aside quiet time and answer these questions.
By Tamara Brown
Read article9 October 2019 · 3 min read
Creating better habits can introduce lots of productivity to your day-to-day life. Start by writing them down.
By Tamara Brown
Read article1 August 2019 · 8 min read
Mental Health Hygiene refers to the development, maintenance, and promotion of necessary behaviour, emotional, and social skills to sustain good, effective, and efficient mental health.
By Tamara Brown
Read article8 July 2019 · 4 min read
When you simplify your life, you stop wasting your energy. The clarity this brings reduces ambiguity and eliminates doubts.
By Tamara Brown
Read article22 March 2019 · 2 min read
There is gold around you all the time if you choose to look for it, engage and be present. This is what gives depth to our lives.
By Tamara Brown
Read article9 March 2019 · 3 min read
What have been your greatest life lessons so far? The purpose of asking is to prevent you making the same mistakes so that you can grow, evolve, and continue to learn.
By Tamara Brown
Read article1 March 2019 · 4 min read
Defining your values is the next step to unlocking your success. Values are those things that really matter to you - the ideas and beliefs you deem to be the most important in your life.
By Tamara Brown
Read article25 February 2019 · 2 min read
To have purpose is to feel connected to something bigger than ourselves. Start with the purpose of today.
By Tamara Brown
Read article24 February 2019 · 3 min read
Who are you? It can be a difficult question to answer. Many of us rely on our work to define our sense of ourselves, but roles are not who we are at our very core.
By Tamara Brown
Read article23 February 2019 · 3 min read
Consequential thinking allows individuals to assess their choices, to anticipate how people will react, and to follow their intentions.
By James Champion
Read article18 January 2019 · 3 min read
A healthy mind is important. Here are some tips to help you detox negative energy and feel stronger mentally.
By Tamara Brown
Read article17 January 2019 · 3 min read
If you've made resolutions and feel you've already failed, these simple tips and tricks can help you get back on track.
By Tamara Brown
Read article30 December 2018 · 3 min read
A new year; A fresh start with new challenges. 365 new days with 365 new chances. It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.
By Tamara Brown
Read article19 October 2018 · 6 min read
Distress intolerance refers to a perceived inability to fully experience unpleasant emotions. It is linked to a fear of experiencing negative emotion.
By James Champion
Read article19 October 2018 · 6 min read
The term sleep hygiene is used to describe good sleep habits. Considerable research has gone into developing a set of guidelines and tips that are designed to enhance good sleeping.
By James Champion
Read article19 October 2018 · 6 min read
Emotional intelligence is how well individuals identify and manage their own emotions and react to the emotions of others. Emotional intelligence allows us to communicate better with others.
By Tamara Brown
Read article19 October 2018 · 5 min read
Mindfulness is a mental state of being engaged in the present moment without evaluating or emotionally reacting to it, and the evidence shows it reduces psychological stress.
By Tamara Brown
Read article14 September 2018 · 3 min read
Self-criticism can take a toll on mental health. Three practical strategies for quietening the inner critic and treating yourself with more understanding.
By Tamara Brown
Read article10 September 2018 · 3 min read
It is helpful to hear encouraging words during times of intense emotional distress. When support isn't at hand, we must be capable of providing ourselves with that comfort.
By James Champion
Read article10 September 2018 · 3 min read
Gratitude reduces negative emotions, supports sleep and relationships, and fosters resilience. Here are five reasons why.
By Tamara Brown
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