Self-care: 7 tips for putting yourself first

Looking after your own wellbeing is essential for overall health.

We speak to clinical psychologist Mina Arvanitopoulou about how to overcome barriers to meeting your own needs.

Read the full article here:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/wellbeing/self-care

HEART WRENCHING: BBC Chris Slegg's Battle Against Heart Condition Ebstein's Anomaly - and Depression

Listen to this podcast as Chris Slegg BBC sports presenter, talks openly about his heart condition and mental health difficulties. Mina, who had been Chris' therapist at ST Thomas Hospital offers her insight on some of his psychological difficulties, talks about the importance of self-compassion, the power of vulnerability and the potential for post-traumatic growth.

Listen to podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2182221/13887723-heart-wrenching-broadcaster-chris-slegg-s-battle-against-the-rare-heart-condition-ebstein-s-anomaly-and-his-mental-health

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Read Mina's patient's success story as featured on BBC News!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-65124753

'I was told my heart might fail within a year'

BBC journalist Chris Slegg talks about the psychological impact of learning he might need a heart transplant aged 43.

The new normal: adapting to life with a heart condition

You can access it here:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/wellbeing/the-new-normal

Living alone with a heart condition

You can access it here:

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/wellbeing/living-alone