How to Approach When Anxiety Says to Avoid
How to Approach When Anxiety Says to Avoid We all experience negative emotions, and whilst these feelings can be unpleasant, experiencing them at times is a normal consequence of life’s ups and downs....
View ArticleRU Really Ok? How to Help Someone Open Up About Their Mental Health
RU Really Ok? How to Help Someone Open Up About their Mental Health Every year on RU OK? Day we are reminded to ask those around us, RU really ok? It’s a simple prompt to check in and see how people...
View ArticleHow to Look After Your Mood During Winter
How to Look After Your Mood During Winter It’s remarkable how the weather can affect how we feel, think and behave. Many people notice that their outlook can be partially influenced by the temperature,...
View ArticleThree Simple Skills to Tame Your Anxiety
Three Simple Skills to Tame Your Anxiety Anxiety and stress are linked to the fight-or-flight response – our body’s natural response to threats in our environment. The fight-or-flight response is...
View ArticleBusting Common Myths about OCD
Busting Common Myths about OCD Written by Dr Samantha Tang and Katie Dobinson, clinical psychologists at THIS WAY UP Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, commonly known as OCD, is a mental health condition...
View ArticleThe Relationship between Social Anxiety and Loneliness
The Relationship between Social Anxiety and Loneliness Written by Katie Dobinson, clinical psychologist at THIS WAY UP Staying connected and feeling a sense of belonging are essential for your health...
View ArticleFinding Effective Ways to Empower and Express Yourself
Finding Effective Ways to Empower and Express Yourself Written by Katie Dobinson, clinical psychologist at THIS WAY UP Sometimes when we’re struggling we don’t always understand what’s really going on...
View ArticleAre You Sitting on an Opportunity for Change?
Are You Sitting on an Opportunity for Change? Written by Katie Dobinson, clinical psychologist at THIS WAY UP Imagine you’re relaxing into your favourite, comfy couch at home. It’s that familiar,...
View ArticleShowing You the Way Up Since 1998
Showing You the Way Up Since 1998 Looking back at the origins of THIS WAY UP… Since its humble beginnings in 1998, THIS WAY UP has become a world-leading, non-profit provider of digital mental health...
View ArticleDIY Ways to Improve Your Mental Health and Wellbeing
DIY Ways to Improve Your Mental Health and Wellbeing Find the DIY tools for repair and maintenance with THIS WAY UP Written by Clinical Psychologist, Katie Dobinson When a house gets tired and...
View ArticleEffective Communication during the Holiday Period
Effective Communication during the Holiday Period Keep calm and communicate with THIS WAY UP Written by Clinical Psychologist, Katie Dobinson December is often a month of mixed emotions for many, as...
View ArticleReady, Re-set, Go! Your Guide to Building Healthy, Meaningful Change
Ready, Re-set, Go! Your Guide to Building Healthy, Meaningful Change Increase your motivation for meaningful change with this effective tool Written by Clinical Psychologist, Katie Dobinson The start...
View ArticleTurn Your Perfectionist Paralysis into Self-Acceptance
Turn Your Perfectionist Paralysis into Self-Acceptance Written by Clinical Psychologist, Katie Dobinson “Nobody’s perfect” is a saying we often hear, or perhaps something we might say to a loved one...
View ArticleWhy Toxic Positivity Can Be Unhelpful
Why Toxic Positivity Can Be Unhelpful Written by Clinical Psychologist, Katie Dobinson Have you ever been told to “keep your chin up, and just look on the bright side”, in the midst of an upsetting...
View ArticleRiding the Waves of Anxiety with ‘Panic Surfing’
Riding the Waves of Anxiety with ‘Panic Surfing’ Written by Clinical Psychologist, Katie Dobinson Life is full of ups and downs, just like waves in the ocean. However, sometimes intense physical...
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