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Cognitive Distortions – Unhelpful Thinking Habits
Do you trust your brain? Are there occasions when you question if what you are thinking is right? Is there a better way to look at things? Why do I feel about things this way? What affects my thoughts? How do my current circumstances influence the way I look at...
Reforming the Mental Health Act – A summary of the government’s white paper
Key points Reforming the Mental Health Act – the government’s white paper on legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder – proposes a raft of changes to improve mental health services and people's...
What are the benefits of a co-produced and co-designed Peer Support Group?
Our Harrow Peer Support Group is for people with hoarding disorder and hoarding-related behaviour living in Harrow, the shape and the direction of the group has changed with the help of its members since its conception in 2017, now we have together co-produced and...
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
“The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can change the quality of their lives by changing the attitudes of their minds.” – William James The basic idea of cognitive behavioural therapy is that your thinking determines your quality of life. If you...
Where can you get more information, advise and support?
Here is a list of organisations you can contact who can advise you of your position regarding getting help and support and your rights as a tenant and a homeowner, please make sure that you seek support and advice as soon as concerns or problems arise. If you have any...
Hoarding Disorder listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
The DSM, is the other main diagnostic manual used around the world, and is the American counterpart of ICD-10. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is published by the American Psychiatric Association and provides clinicians with official...