The link between mental health and relationships is complex and multifaceted, but when they work together in harmony they are mutually beneficial to one another.
Rape culture refers to the societal norms and attitudes that perpetuate and normalise sexual violence, particularly against women and marginalised gender identities.
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a type of psychotherapy that is used to treat a range of mental health conditions, particularly trauma-related disorders.
Narcissism is a personality trait, but not everyone with this trait has narcissistic personality disorder.
C-PTSD symptoms can include emotional dysregulation, dissociation, chronic feelings of shame or guilt, and difficulties in forming and maintaining healthy relationships.
Conduct disorder refers to a group of behavioural and emotional problems characterised by a disregard for others. The primary diagnostic features of conduct disorder include aggression, theft, vandalism, violations of rules and/or lying.
Autism is a developmental condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, interacts with others, and experiences their environment.
The cycle of abuse in domestic violence typically involves four stages: the tension-building phase, the acute or explosive phase, the reconciliation or honeymoon phase, and the calm or normal phase.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the nervous system – including the brain – during development from childhood to adulthood. People with ADHD can experience impulsivity, hyperactivity, distractedness, and difficulty following instructions and completing tasks.
Some people describe BPD like an exposed nerve ending, as small things can trigger intense reactions. If you’re in a relationship with someone with BPD, it may feel like a rollercoaster or extreme highs and extreme lows with rarely anything in between.
Neurodivergence is a term that describes the natural variation in human neurology and cognitive functioning. It refers to individuals who have neurological differences that are outside the typical range of variation in the human population.
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) is a psychological condition that can occur after experiencing prolonged or repeated trauma, such as childhood abuse, domestic violence, or captivity.
Toxic masculinity refers to harmful behaviours and attitudes often exhibited by men that are associated with traditional societal expectations of masculinity.
