The rise in pornography addiction in the UK
Posted by Martin Preston
on
30 Mar 2024
At Delamere, we have seen a dramatic spike in the number of people that are searching for terms around pornography addiction.
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Internet and Digital Addiction in the Media
Posted by Martin Preston
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21 Feb 2024
Last week, BBC Breakfast invited Delamere to join presenters Nina Warhurst and Ben Thompson on the red sofa to raise awareness about internet addiction.
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Men’s mental health and addiction
Posted by Mike Delaney
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01 Dec 2023
Anyone can suffer with poor mental health, but statistics show nearly 1 in 10 men experience depression or anxiety. Worse still, less than half seek treatment for it. Men also suffer from substance use disorder at a higher rate than women.
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Is porn addiction on the rise?
Posted by Youssef
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15 Sep 2023
We’ve come a long way since the early “stag” films and striptease shows. Porn is now a multibillion-dollar industry accessible to men, women and even children. Since the dawn of the internet, access to sexually explicit content has become mainstream.
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Understanding the difference between physical dependence and psychological addiction
Posted by Mandy Donnison
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29 Mar 2023
Are you dependent on alcohol or do you just like a drink? Have you been taking more painkillers than you need because it’s a habit or are you addicted? Is taking cocaine every weekend just a bit of fun or a compulsive disorder? Dependence and addiction take many forms and it’s not always glaringly obvious if you have a problem.
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How to help someone with depression
Posted by Mandy Donnison
on
14 Feb 2023
Being told to ‘cheer up’ or ‘snap out of it’ isn’t helpful for someone with depression. If only they knew how to escape the relentless feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. Depression can make it hard for people to find any joy in life. They withdraw. Become shadows of their former selves. Feel sad, empty and worthless. They may not even realise they have a recognised clinical disorder. So, how do you help someone with depression?
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Attachment disorder and addiction
Posted by Alex Molyneux
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29 Aug 2022
Attachment disorders are emotional or behavioural problems that affect people’s ability to form bonds with family members or caregivers. They usually begin in early childhood if an infant’s basic needs are unmet or they’re exposed to abuse, trauma or neglect. There is a strong link between attachment disorder and addiction because if these psychiatric illnesses…
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What is adjustment disorder?
Posted by Youssef
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22 Aug 2022
Also known as Stress Response Syndrome (SRS) adjustment disorder is a disproportionate or irrational reaction to a stressful event or change in someone’s circumstances that causes distress and impairs daily functioning in home, work or personal life. Both traumatic and non-traumatic events can lead to adjustment disorder, from witnessing a death to job loss. Negative…
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Why choose menopause private treatment?
Posted by Mandy Donnison
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17 Aug 2022
Night sweats. Irregular periods. Brain fog. Anxiety. If you’ve been suffering with the side effects of the menopause, you’ve no doubt started searching for menopause treatment options. While there is some support available on the NHS, if this stage in your life starts to severely impact your mental health and those around you, private treatment…
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How to help with anxiety attacks
Posted by Mandy Donnison
on
12 Jul 2022
It’s estimated up to one third of the population suffer with anxiety disorders during their lifetime (1). In fact, anxiety is the most prevalent mental illness in Europe among people aged 14 to 65. (2) Also known as panic attacks, these uncontrollable episodes of paralysing fear can occur for a variety of reasons but are…
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