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By Vanessa Boachie, Psychological Therapist & Founder of Inside Out Well-being Trigger Warning: Knife Crime Last weekend was a struggle. I hardly slept, I lost my appetite, my thoughts were racing, I was finding it difficult to concentrate, the heart palpitations were doing their thing and it left me feeling drained and exhausted throughout the rest of the week. What helped me through was my awareness of these symptoms, knowing that I was experiencing normal reactions to abno

By Tanesha Blackman You’ve done it. You’ve graduated. That feeling is such a great feeling. All those years of studying and you’ve finally finished. No more lectures. No more late night library sessions. No more stressing to find the last couple of words to meet the word count and get your coursework in before the deadline. You’re at an all-time high! Then, the thrill begins to wear off. Reality hits and anxiety begins to creep up on you. That dreaded question pops into your

By Tanesha Blackman As someone who has dealt with suicidal thoughts in the past, the biggest thing for me was knowing that I had a safe space where I could express my emotions and concerns. Speaking up about this isn’t always easy but knowing that there were people willing to be patient with me did help. Talking about suicide can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable. However, if it requires uncomfortable conversations so we can take practical steps to ensure of someone’s safet

By Tanesha Blackman Many people who achieve great things, often experience feelings of inadequacy. Researchers have found that nearly 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their career. I have recently finished a postgraduate degree in Early Years Teaching. Of course, upon finishing the next step was to begin searching for jobs. I would read job descriptions and I knew I fit them, but I felt highly incompetent. It was an internal battle. Unlike many of m

We hope that you are well. During this unprecedented time, our mental health collectively, as a global community, has been tested and challenged. We want to be a source that is encouraging you to keep pressing on, regardless of what the current circumstances may be. As part of the support we have been offering, we have our monthly online workshops on topics that are relevant to our everyday lives, particularly now as we continue to adjust to this new way of living. We want to

April was a very special month for the team at Inside Out. Why? Last month marked 3 years since Inside Out has been working as a social enterprise across the UK, to improve mental health and well-being prospects in the lives of young adults. We are passionate about what we do, and why we do what we do. Some things you might be wondering: Who is the founder of Inside Out? What’s the story of its origins? When did Inside Out Start? What IS Inside Out? Why did Inside Out even be