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Sunday, December 22, 2024

Dr Vivienne Lewis

Dr Vivienne Lewis

Preparing for SAD this winter

SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a depressive mental health condition that occurs for some people during the winter months.

How to spot your friendship soulmate

Notice I said friendship soulmate? When we think of what a soulmate is we often think of it in a romantic sense, but I want to talk here about those friends we...

Busting the myths on ageing

There are a lot of myths out there about ageing and older people, so let’s bust a few of them.

Tackling weight stigma

Dr Vivienne Lewis, a clinical psychologist specialising in eating disorders helps us navigate negative body talk and weight stigma.

Coping with feelings of anger

Feeling angry is a normal emotion. However, it is how we express that anger and what we do with this feeling that’s important.

How to stop that chocolate guilt

Dr Vivienne Lewis gives us some tips on how to enjoy the Easter period and the chocolate that comes with it, without the guilt.

How to start your day on the right foot

How do we wake up feeling the best we can and start our day as calm and content as possible? Dr Vivienne Lewis shares a few tips.

How to get the most out of your session with a psychologist

I’ve been a Clinical Psychologist for many years now and I want to share some tips for those of you who might be new to therapy, contemplating seeing someone or have seen someone for a long time but feel you’re not making the most of your sessions.

Leave your phone alone! The psychological benefits of time out from our phones

How many of us panic when we realise we have forgotten our phone or haven’t checked it in a while (like seconds) for a message? How often is that message or feed about anything important or useful?

Why won’t they ask for help? Helping the men in your life seek help

Did you know that one in five men suffer from an anxiety disorder at some stage in their life and that depression occurs in about one in eight men?

Psychologically healthy friendships are worth investing in

Friendships at any age are important for our mental health. When healthy, they can provide a sense of belonging, security, happiness, fun and adventure, add value to our life and make us feel good about ourselves.

Eating disorders in middle age

We don’t think about women or men in their 40s and 50s with eating disorders, but this is a common period of life where a person can continue to suffer from an eating disorder they’ve had for many years or develop one for the first time.
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