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We explore compassionate paths and tailored solutions, emphasizing humane, expert care for those struggling with mental health or addiction. Find empowering, modern strategies to support your unique journey toward lasting wellness and peace.

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  • When self-care feels impossible

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    John McKeown

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    July 12, 2026
    If looking after yourself continues to feel beyond reach despite your best efforts, it may be a sign that additional support is needed. With appropriate…
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  • Why emotional exhaustion is not always burnout

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    John McKeown

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    July 9, 2026
    Emotional exhaustion can arise from a wide range of circumstances, including anxiety, depression, caregiving responsibilities, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction, and prolonged life stress. Although these…
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  • Trainspotting: The Musical in London in support of the Ibiza Calm Foundation

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    John McKeown

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    June 30, 2026
    On 23 July, Ibiza Calm will be attending a special performance of Trainspotting: The Musical at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London in support of…
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  • Loneliness in a hyperconnected world. Why real human connection matters more than ever

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    John McKeown

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    June 29, 2026
    Human connection is a fundamental psychological need. It shapes how we experience ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we respond to life’s inevitable…
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  • Why do so many men only seek help at breaking point?

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    John McKeown

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    June 18, 2026
    When people think about mental health difficulties, they often imagine someone who is visibly struggling, openly distressed and unable to cope with the demands of…
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  • Are you functioning or flourishing? Thriving or surviving? The hidden cost of high-performance living

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    John McKeown

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    June 8, 2026
    Many people associate mental health difficulties with an obvious crisis. They imagine a point at which stress becomes unmanageable, relationships begin to break down, daily…
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  • Why environment matters in mental health recovery

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    John McKeown

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    June 1, 2026
    Research continues to show that access to nature and green spaces helps reduce stress, supports emotional regulation, and improves overall wellbeing. Calm outdoor environments can…
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  • What meaningful mental health support should actually look like

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    John McKeown

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    May 25, 2026
    Meaningful mental health treatment is not defined by a single therapy model or intervention. More often, it emerges through emotional safety, skilled clinical care, trusted…
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  • Ibiza Calm in Barcelona: Building connections in mental health and wellbeing

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    John McKeown

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    May 21, 2026
    Today, Thursday 21st May, Ibiza Calm hosted an introductory lunch at Restaurant Windsor, bringing together professional contacts and respected colleagues from the fields of psychiatry,…
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  • Action and awareness: what helps mental health recovery?

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    John McKeown

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    May 14, 2026
    Recovery is rarely linear. Progress often involves setbacks, and individuals do experience periods of uncertainty and frustration. However, small, repeated actions can create the conditions…
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  • Postnatal Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Addiction

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    John McKeown

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    May 4, 2026
    Maternal Mental Health Week, held from 4 to 10 May 2026, offers an opportunity to look beyond the idealised image of early parenthood and consider…
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  • The value of stepping away to support your mental health

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    John McKeown

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    April 29, 2026
    Deciding to take time out for mental health is not always easy. It may come with uncertainty, particularly when life appears to be continuing as…
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