News Archive November 2021
Living with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
What is SAD? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. SAD is sometimes known as ‘winter depression’ or ‘winter blues’ because the symptoms are usually more apparent and severe during the winter. Some people with SAD may have symptoms during the summer and feel better […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 23rd November 2021
We have been awarded the Mind Quality Mark
Kensington and Chelsea Mind has been awarded the Mind Quality Mark (MQM). The MQM is a robust quality assurance framework created by Mind, the mental health charity. MQM sets out the baseline of best practice and legal compliance in all areas of a local Mind’s governance and activities. To achieve the MQM, a local Mind […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 5th November 2021
Coping with stress
Everyone experiences stress differently in different situations. What are the signs of stress? You might feel… Anxious Like your thoughts are racing and you can’t switch off Impatient or wound up A sense of dread You might also… Find it hard to make decisions Worry constantly Feel unmotivated Feel restless, like you can’t sit still […]
Author: Stewart Gillespie
Posted on: 4th November 2021

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