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OCD – What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

OCD – What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (also known as OCD) is a type of mental health condition that approximately 1.2% of Britons suffer from. It is a term often used colloquially to mean someone who is very fussy about things being a certain way, or an alternate term for a perfectionist, but in reality it is a serious …

ADHD – What is Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder?

ADHD – What is Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder?

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (better known as ADHD) is a behavioural condition that is being seen more frequently in media and headlines. Some one-and-a-half million people with the condition live in the UK, but a distinct minority have an official diagnosis. Despite this, ADHD is a condition about which many misconceptions exist. This article …

Phobia – Treating Phobias – The Training Hub

Phobia – Treating Phobias – The Training Hub

A phobia is an overwhelming and debilitating fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal. Phobias are more pronounced than fears. Phobias can be debilitating conditions that have massive impacts on people’s lives, and as such are treated seriously by the medical profession as a whole. There are a variety of approaches that can …

Defibrillators – How to use a defibrillator safely – The Training Hub

Defibrillators – How to use a defibrillator safely – The Training Hub

Defibrillators are an important piece of medical equipment. Designed to restart a failing heart, they are capable of saving lives when used properly. This article explains how to safely use a defibrillator and gives information about them.   How does a Defibrillator Work? Defibrillators are often referred to as Automated External Defibrillation devices (AED). They …