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The health and functionality of our brain, standing as a vital organ is very important, dictating our overall wellbeing and stability. Sadly, for some individuals, delirium, a change and/or disturbance in cognitive functioning is experienced, triggered by a range of internal and external causations. Resembling dementia, delirium can be very difficult to live with, can […]

The connection between alcohol and depression has been researched and investigated for many years by various health professionals. Studies have highlighted that drinking alcohol can essentially intensify depression. Likewise, depression can cause many individuals to consume larger quantities of alcohol to alleviate symptoms associated with the mental health disorder. To answer the question “what is […]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says that there are many different types of mental disorder. They can present very different symptoms but will generally involve ‘a combination of abnormal thoughts, perceptions, emotions, behaviour and relationships with others’. Anxiety is a feeling of worry, tension or apprehension, generally related to something that is about to happen […]

In the height of the covid pandemic, the immediate effects of coronavirus as a virus carried the greatest worry. Efforts were made and are still continuing to stop the spread of the virus, to uphold the economy, to preserve health and to protect the NHS. It’s understandable as to why such significant focus has been placed on […]

Panic attacks, as defined by the NHS, are feelings of sudden and intense anxiety that cause sufferers to experience sensations such as a pounding heart, hyperventilation, unpleasant thoughts and extreme distress. Often arising from anxiety disorders such as panic disorders and trauma, panic attacks impact 13.2% of the worldwide population. Although some individuals experience panic […]

In the moment, the effects of COVID are significant. From physical health symptoms to the disruption that self-isolation causes, to the impacts that widespread lockdowns have had, each occurrence linked to COVID has carried tests for the majority. While some form of normality is returning, where the memory of COVID will soon hopefully become just […]

With depression being a mental health issue you don’t often think of it as being able to give physical effects. However, there is a large connection between mental and physical health as many mental health disorders have physical side effects. In some parts of the world, such as China, depression is considered a myth and […]

Mental health issues are very common. According to the leading charity Mind, at least one in four people will suffer from some kind of mental health problem each year in England, while one in six experience a mental health problem such as anxiety or depression during any given week. It’s also a problem that only […]

The diagnosis of mental health issues currently stands at 1 in every 4 people, indicating how 25% of the population are struggling with some degree of symptoms. Through such statistics, there’s, therefore, a chance that someone you know is struggling, even your employees. Are you prepared for such eventuality, with the scope to combat mental […]

If you’re witnessing a loved one suffer and deteriorate through alcoholism, it’s easy to see why you’re here today at Cassiobury Court, looking for ways to help them. An alcohol addiction is an exhausting, life-limiting condition to experience, which can cause physical and psychological turmoil. If you’re witnessing such turmoil, it’s reasonable that you may also be experiencing some […]

Quiet borderline personality disorder is a form of personality disorder that impairs the lives of at least 1.6% of the population. Unlike borderline personality disorder, quiet borderline personality disorder often goes unnoticed as it commonly sees individuals struggle internally. Unfortunately, this makes the disorder harder to diagnose as signs and symptoms are typically psychological. As […]

Teenage drug and alcohol abuse is a serious issue throughout the country. Many young people experiment with drink and drugs in their teenage years – and even earlier. In some ways a bit of experimentation is normal but even drinking low levels of alcohol can be harmful, as can trying illegal drugs. It can harm […]

Stress can cause a person a myriad of problems, and the idea of stress causing you problems can, in turn, sometimes cause you to feel even more stressed — which can be something of a Catch-22 situation. However, here at Cassiobury Court we want to give you some easy coping strategies and best relaxation tip […]

An addiction that is identified as a brain illness can amount and develop for a number of different reasons. While there are some biological links to addiction susceptibility, any individual in the world can become addicted to addictive stimuli, such as drugs, alcohol and gambling activity. Unfortunately, many onlookers believe that becoming dependent on such […]

Addiction recovery is a broad, complex process to work through. There are many different avenues of health, wellbeing and life to consider beyond the activity of drug and alcohol withdrawal. As addiction is recognised as a physical and psychological condition, a comprehensive effort of recovery must be aimed for. Within that comprehensive effort falls the […]

When most people think of someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol, they will typically picture an adult. However, drug addiction and/or alcohol addiction can affect people of all ages, in particular teenagers. Whether you are a teenager yourself struggling with the effects of drug addiction and/or alcohol addiction, or if you are reading […]