As Christmas approaches, the holiday season can be a joyful time, but for many young people, it’s also tough. With lots of food, social pressures, and comparison, the festive period can trigger anxiety, body image struggles and negative self-talk. That’s why I’m offering body positivity and self worth talks to help students navigate these challenges … Continue reading SCHOOLS: LET’S TALK ABOUT BODY POSITIVITY BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Author: Keith Russell
BEYOND ONE DAY: WHY WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY IS A DAILY CHECK-IN FOR ME
World Mental Health Day isn’t just about awareness it’s about consistent self-care. I try share how regular check-ins with body and mind have shaped my journey toward better mental health and body image balance.
LOVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE: PUTTING YOURSELF OUT THERE WITHOUT LOSING YOURSELF
Searching for love in the digital age can be exciting but also challenging. Learn how to handle rejection, deal with ghosting, set healthy boundaries, and protect your mental health while dating online. Discover how vulnerability, personal growth, and self-worth can transform your dating experience.
FROM SCRIBBLES TO STRENGTH: HOW WRITING BECAME MY UNEXPECTED LIFELINE
How journaling helped me process my thoughts and feelings, help me understand my anxiety, and break the stigma of being a man. Writing was never the plan but it became the path.
Behind the Smile: You Never Know What Someone’s Going Through
You never really know what's going on in someone else's head. This blog explores hidden struggles, masking emotions, and the need for better mental health support in Ireland
Irish Independent Feature Article
Written by: Liadán Hynes , Mon 26 May 2025 I lost decades to body dysmorphic disorder - but I can look in the mirror now and not dislike what I see' For Dubliner Keith Russell, two diagnoses five years ago gave a name to the deep anxiety he has felt since his teens - body … Continue reading Irish Independent Feature Article
This Too Shall Pass: Rewiring Our Thoughts When Anxiety Takes Over
Struggling with anxiety and toxic thoughts? Dive into how therapy, CBT, and rewiring our thoughts can help you realise that “this too shall pass.”
WAKING UP TO HEAL: FINDING YOUR WAY BACK TO YOU
Realising you've been living on auto-pilot? It's never too late to heal, rediscover yourself, and fall back in love with life. Here's how to start.
YOU DON’T NEED TO BE BRAVE TO REACH OUT: WHY GETTING HELP ISN’T ABOUT COURAGE
You don’t need to be brave to reach out for help. Asking for support isn't about courage, but about care and how small steps can lead to big healing.
FACING THE FEAR OF REJECTION: PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE AND YOU MAY JUST FIND HAPPINESS
Fear of rejection can hold you back from love, but it doesn’t have to. Embrace vulnerability, practice self-acceptance, and confidently put yourself out there. You may just find happiness.
