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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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  • Learning to be kinder to ourselves… Self-compassion and mental health

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    John McKeown

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    November 11, 2026
    Self-compassion plays an important role in mental health, emotional wellbeing and addiction recovery. In recognition of World Kindness Day, explore how shame and persistent self-criticism…
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  • Beyond the treatment centre: Ibiza Calm in the community

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    John McKeown

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    November 9, 2026
    Ibiza Calm’s commitment to mental health and addiction awareness extends beyond its treatment centre and into the wider Ibiza community. From educational sessions with students…
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  • When work takes more than it gives: understanding the psychological cost of workplace stress

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    John McKeown

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    November 4, 2026
    Prolonged workplace stress can affect far more than job performance, influencing mental health, relationships and physical wellbeing. Explore the psychological effects of workplace stress, including…
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  • Mental health and substance use: responding to changing needs

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    John McKeown

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    October 26, 2026
    Mental health difficulties and substance use often influence one another, making sustained recovery more complex. When progress stalls despite ongoing treatment, reassessing individual needs and…
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  • Why understanding the whole person matters in treatment

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    John McKeown

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    October 22, 2026
    The difficulties that lead someone to seek treatment do not always tell the whole story. Anxiety, depression and addiction can be influenced by personal experiences,…
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  • How seasonal change can affect our minds

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    John McKeown

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    October 12, 2026
    Seasonal changes can influence our mood, sleep, energy and daily routines, particularly as daylight hours become shorter. Explore the connection between seasonal changes and mental…
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  • When difficult experiences stay with us

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    John McKeown

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    October 6, 2026
    Difficult experiences can continue to affect how we think, feel and respond long after they have ended. Explore how trauma can influence memory, the differences…
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  • Why we avoid things that make us uncomfortable

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    John McKeown

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    September 27, 2026
    Avoidance can provide immediate relief from anxiety, shame or emotional discomfort, which can make the behaviour more likely to be repeated. Explore the psychology behind…
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  • Could residential treatment offer something different?

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    John McKeown

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    September 24, 2026
    Residential treatment is not only for people in acute crisis. When mental health or substance use difficulties persist despite community-based support, a more structured environment…
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  • When coping becomes dependency

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    John McKeown

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    September 21, 2026
    Coping mechanisms can offer temporary relief from stress, anxiety or emotional pain, but over time, some can develop into unhealthy patterns or dependency. Learn how…
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  • When summer ends, what does it reveal?

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    John McKeown

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    September 7, 2026
    As summer ends and everyday routines return, September can reveal changes in our mental health, wellbeing and coping habits that were easier to overlook during…
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  • Is your relationship with alcohol changing?

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    John McKeown

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    August 30, 2026
    For some people, concerns about alcohol do not begin with a dramatic event or obvious crisis. They develop gradually, often against the backdrop of an…
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