Author Archives: Delphi Ellis

Domestic Abuse: The darkness behind the smile

Jenny was 33 when she met James. She had been on her own for about six months when they started seeing each other and she had enjoyed the single life.  They’d met through someone at work and at first would just meet for a coffee.  She remembers how he made her laugh, although looking backContinueContinue reading “Domestic Abuse: The darkness behind the smile”

Meaning and Purpose: Spirituality and Mental Health

There’s a Zen story about a horse which suddenly appeared galloping down the road.  The man riding the horse, looked as if he had somewhere important to go.  Another man, at the side of the road shouted “Where are you going?”, to which the man on the horse replied, “I don’t know!  Ask the horse!”ContinueContinue reading “Meaning and Purpose: Spirituality and Mental Health”

The connection between us: understanding the role of relationships in mental health

Being in an unhealthy relationship is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.  This comes from a report by the Mental Health Foundation which is asking us to explore the connection between relationships and mental health.  When we think about relationships, we may assume that means having an intimate partner. ButContinueContinue reading “The connection between us: understanding the role of relationships in mental health”

What is anxiety (and what helps)?

⚠️ This article makes reference to trauma and some potential causes of anxiety which some may find triggering. This piece was written before the coronavirus outbreak but has been recently updated (2023). An article specific to COVID and anxiety is here. https://soundcloud.com/delphiellis/what-is-anxiety?si=0babe41ddc384d2aa93fe1aa967276e7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Listen On SoundCloud According to various reports, it’s been established that there areContinueContinue reading “What is anxiety (and what helps)?”