Dr Louisa Mann

06/09/2026

Tips to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety

Returning to school after summer can evoke mixed emotions in children and families, with some feeling excited and others anxious. Transition periods can intensify these feelings, leading to physical and emotional symptoms of distress. Gradual preparation, support, and clear communication between parents and schools can aid adjustment, while persistent issues may require professional intervention....

Navigating back to school can be tough for children and families. Learn ways to ease anxiety and support a smooth transition.

23/08/2026

Boost Your Focus: Practical Tips for Better Concentration

Many of us feel that our ability to concentrate is getting worse. You may sit down to work, study or read, only to find yourself checking your phone, thinking about something else or jumping between tasks....

Struggling to concentrate? Discover practical tips to enhance your focus and manage distractions for improved productivity.

09/08/2026

Coping Strategies for Examination Results Anxiety

The period after examinations can be difficult. The revision is over, the papers have been sat, and there is nothing more you can do to change the answers. ...

Navigating anxiety after exams? Discover tips for embracing optimism and managing uncertainties before results day.

02/08/2026

Understanding the Health Risks of Wildfire Smoke

Wildfires most widespread health threat is smoke that can travel hundreds or of miles. As fires grow more frequent and severe, understanding smoke exposure is essential for protecting respiratory, cardiovascular, and mental health....

Learn how wildfire smoke poses serious health risks, affecting respiratory and cardiovascular systems and mental health. Stay safe and informed.

26/07/2026

How Climate Change Harms Mental Health in the UK

A report from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), published in November 2025, says that extreme weather, including flooding and heat, is among the most significant climate-related risks to mental health in the UK today....

Explore how extreme weather impacts mental health in the UK, especially among vulnerable groups, and the need for effective interventions.

19/07/2026

Understanding AI Chatbots: Benefits and Risks for Mental Health

New research by the charity, Mind, has found that 18% of people had used AI chatbots to support their mental health in the last 12 months and 60% used chatbots instead of more formal support like NHS talking therapies. ...

https://drlouisamann.wordpress.com/2026/07/19/understanding-ai-chatbots-benefits-and-risks-for-mental-health/

12/07/2026

Factors Contributing to Falling Healthy Life Expectancy in the UK

For decades, rising prosperity was expected to bring longer, healthier lives. In the UK, that assumption is not realised....

https://drlouisamann.wordpress.com/2026/07/12/factors-contributing-to-falling-healthy-life-expectancy-in-the-uk/

05/07/2026

Beyond Unemployment: The Mental Health Cost of Young People Being Out of Education, Employment or Training

Every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, develop, and build a future they can look forward to....

https://drlouisamann.wordpress.com/2026/07/05/beyond-unemployment-the-mental-health-cost-of-young-people-being-out-of-education-employment-or-training/

28/06/2026

Understanding Autism in Girls: Breaking the Silence

Autism was viewed through a predominantly male lens and diagnostic criteria reflects how it commonly presents in boys....

https://drlouisamann.wordpress.com/2026/06/28/understanding-autism-in-girls-breaking-the-silence/

24/06/2026

I visited a colleague today, Dr Rome Candy. She has her own private practice where she works as a GP and she has other clinicians there too. Inspiring and motivating.