[Recorded on Instagram 26/10/20 – Read the transcript below] Hi there. I’m Dr. Courtney Raspin from Altum Health, and welcome to week three of the Altum viral positivity plan. For the last two weeks, and for the next seven weeks, I’ll be here live at 8:00 p.m. sharing ways to support your mental health while[…]
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Positivity Plan Point 3 – Do Familiar Things Differently
Mental Health, Positivity Plan, Therapy Oct 27, 2020
Why anxiety symptoms rear their ugly heads during times of stress
anxiety, Mental Health Oct 22, 2020
Do you feel your anxiety symptoms increasing? Have you been feeling more irritable than usual, finding it difficult to sleep, or harder to concentrate? There’s a lot going on right now with the impact of COVID-19, so it’s perfectly normal to be feeling anxious or worried. However, if your anxiety symptoms have become all consuming,[…]
Have you ever wondered about art therapy? What it is and whether it’s something you would benefit from? It was professionally established nearly 80 years ago, but has grown in popularity as clients realise the power of using art and creative media to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Art therapy is a valuable way[…]
Building resilience is a pertinent topic right now. The COVID-19 pandemic has knocked the nation for six, but it seems some people are more sensitive to the danger and threat to our normal way of life while others are more resilient. To explore this topic more, I’ve spoken with two of my wonderful team here[…]
Why Lockdown Weight Gain is No Bad Thing
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Jun 16, 2020
Have you noticed the extraordinary number of lockdown weight gain memes on social media since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? Weight gain is inevitable for many of us during this period of uncertainty. We have been told to social distance, to stay at home – in some ways we have gone into a sort[…]
Transitioning from Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Services during COVID 19
Children's Mental Health, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Parenting, Therapy May 12, 2020
Transitioning from Child & Adolescent Eating Disorder Services to Adult Eating Disorder Services is known to be a challenging time for both patients and their families. But now, with the social distancing measures in place due to COVID 19, patients and their families are facing increased pressure, at home, under ‘lockdown’. Our clinical practice continues,[…]
5 Ways to Help Protect your Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Children's Mental Health, Mental Health, Therapy Mar 23, 2020
Today, I’m writing this post to offer you support and guidance to help you maintain good mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are worrying times, but I want to reassure you that we are still here for you. Like many practices, Altum Health therapists are largely working from home. However, we are available to[…]
Emotional Eating and Binge Eating: Is there a Difference?
Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Mar 09, 2020
I want to talk to you about food. “Food, Glorious Food!” Or is it? Food is a source of vital nourishment and can be enjoyed for comfort and for pleasure, but sometimes unhealthy relationships develop with food, for example with eating disorders, such as binge eating. Binge Eating is a type of eating disorder which[…]
5 Questions That People Considering Therapy Are Often Too Scared To Ask
Mental Health, Therapy Jan 24, 2020
The fact that you’re considering therapy means you’ve acknowledged there is something you’d like to change, or an obstacle that you’d like to overcome. In fact, this simple action marks the start of your recovery. Many people are considering therapy as a possible route to feeling better, but are too embarrassed or scared to ask[…]
Ten Expert Tips for Coping with Difficult Relatives at Christmas
Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Therapy Dec 13, 2019
Difficult relatives at Christmas can really take the shine off the festive season – if you let them. Let’s be honest, we all have that one relation who is really good at pushing all the wrong buttons. Whether they are over-bearing and controlling, overly-critical and self-righteous, or confrontational and challenging, I expect you can easily[…]
My Favourite Grounding Technique: 5-4-3-2-1
Video Children's Mental Health, Mental Health, Popular, Therapy Sep 19, 2019
If you found this video helpful, you might also like our fortnightly emails. Dr Courtney sends her practical advice to our community every other Thursday on a range of mental health issues. It’s quick and easy to sign up, and totally free to subscribe. Find out more. [Here’s the video transcript…] Hi there, it’s[…]
Why You Don’t Need to Lose Weight For Your Holiday
Video Body Image, Eating Disorders, Mental Health Jun 26, 2019
[Read the transcript below] Hi there, it’s Dr. Courtney Raspin. Today, I want to talk to you a bit about why it is a really bad idea to try and go on some crash diet to lose three to five pounds, so that you think that you’re going to feel so much better in a[…]
