Unity Therapy Centre

04/11/2026

Neuro imaging in PTSD and other stress - related disorders can reveal how traumatic stress has a broad range of effects on the brain. Brain areas implicated in the stress response include the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. Studies in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric disorders related to stress have found alterations in these brain areas. Brain regions implicated in PTSD also play an important role in memory function, highlighting the important interplay between memory and the traumatic stress response. Abnormalities in these brain areas are hypothesised to underlie symptoms of PTSD and other stress-related psychiatric disorders.

Children living with constant arguing, abuse or neglect show brain changes similar to combat soldiers coming back from active duty.

Sit with that for a second. The soldier signed up, the child didn’t.

Their brain is just doing its job. When home never feels safe, it learns to stay on high alert, because that’s how you survive a war zone. Even one with a kitchen and a living room.

So the next time a child seems jumpy or completely shut down, maybe stop asking what’s wrong with them and ask what they’ve been living through.💚

03/11/2026

💙 November is Men’s Mental Health Month.

Behind every smile, there may be a struggle no one sees. Some men carry silent battles, hide their pain, struggle to ask for help, or feel they must always be strong.

To every man fighting an unseen battle: You are not weak for feeling overwhelmed. You are not less of a man for crying, opening up, or seeking therapy. You don't have to face everything alone.

Let's create a world where men feel safe enough to speak, where their emotions are heard, and where asking for help is met with compassion rather than judgment.

A gentle reminder to every man: Your feelings matter. Your mental health matters. And so do you. 💙

03/11/2026

Let people enjoy things. 💚🎄

02/11/2026

Anger is information, not the enemy. Rage often guards a boundary we haven't claimed. Listen early and it doesn't have to shout.💚

What is your anger protecting right now?

01/11/2026

🧾 Today’s Word: Ataraxia

Noun

UK Pronunciation: /ˌæt.əˈræk.si.ə/

Origin: Ancient Greek, meaning freedom from disturbance.

Meaning: A state of calmness and freedom from mental disturbance.

Imagine reaching a point where every disagreement, disappointment, or unexpected problem no longer controls your peace of mind.

In ancient philosophy, ataraxia described a form of inner tranquility, especially associated with Epicurean and Pyrrhonist traditions.

It isn't about never feeling anything.

It's about the possibility of finding greater steadiness amid life's uncertainty.

Example:
Through a simpler way of living, he sought the philosophical ideal of ataraxia.

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01/11/2026

💚Movember: A global event where people grow mustaches to raise awareness for men's health issues.

❤️Remembrance Day / Veterans Day:
Commemorated in various countries to honor military service members.

30/10/2026

🌍 Meliorism: The Belief That We Can Make the World Better! 💛✨

Meliorism (n.) — The belief that we can contribute to positive change and improve the world through acts of love, creativity, compassion, and kindness.

Example: A belief that education, kindness, and human effort can build a better future reflects meliorism.

🌱 Small acts can create big changes. A little kindness, a touch of creativity, and genuine compassion can help make the world a better place.

29/10/2026

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You do not have to believe every thought that crosses your mind.

Metacognition is the ability to observe, evaluate, and regulate your own thinking. It allows you to examine why you believe something, recognize gaps in your understanding, question your assumptions, and change your approach when necessary. For example, when you get into an argument, you might ask yourself... Am I trying to understand the other person, or am I just trying to prove that I am right? When you make a mistake, you might ask: What led me to this decision, and what can I learn from it?

These questions help you become more aware of how your mind works. Instead of reacting automatically, you create an opportunity to examine your thoughts before acting on them.

Metacognition does not mean overthinking everything. It means knowing when to reflect, when to question your judgment, and when to adjust your thinking. You cannot always control the thoughts that come to mind, but you can learn to examine them rather than accept them without question.

Sometimes, better thinking begins when you start questioning how you think.

26/10/2026

You are not alone, there is help 💚

25/10/2026

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