Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events.
In my practice as a GP I see so many physical health issues triggered and exacerbated by stress and mental ill health. On the Vitalis website we have drawn up a list of recommended supports for mental health problems.
Read MoreSiddhartha has been one of my all time favourite books for many years. I first came across it on my initial travels to Costa Rica. It is written in a straightforward and calming way and is very readable.
Read MoreFull video interview with Vitalis Health clinician Tina Fegan interviewed by Susan Hughes about smoking cessation.
Read MoreInterview transcription with Vitalis Health clinician Tina Fagan about smoking cessation.
Read MoreIn a series of 3 blogs you will find transcriptions and a video of an engaging and fascinating interview with Vitalis Health clinician Tina Fegan about her experience as a smoking cessation advisor.
Read MoreIn Vitalis we are lucky to have a very experienced clinician Tina Fagan who worked as a smoking cessation advisor for many years. This blog gives some background detail on smoking cessation, what it is and how it works.
Read MoreIn this video blog Dr Siobhan Graham is interviewed by Susan Hughes in the Vitalis Health clinic in Belfast City Centre.
Read MoreIn this blog post I look at how to motivate yourself to exercise regularly looking particularly at a form of self motivation called self-efficacy.
Read MoreThere are a million fish in the sea and so it seems there are a million theories on motivation, and that’s no joke!
Read MoreExactly five weeks ago today I began an exercise challenge to myself- six weeks of cycling six days a week for six minutes each day, I coined it 6x6x6. Doesn’t sound like much, but the main thing was I felt six minutes was doable.
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