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Growing Up Online
How social media, body image pressures and the UK’s under-16 restrictions are affecting teenage girls’ mental health, and what parents can do to help.

Is Virtual EMDR Therapy as Effective as In-Person? The Research Says Yes.
When many people first hear about Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, they picture sitting in the same room as their therapist while holding buzzers, following hand movements, or using a light bar. It's understandable, then, that one of the...

Online Therapy vs In-Person Therapy in Inverness: Which Is Best for Me?
When you’re thinking about starting therapy, one of the first questions that might come up is: Should I do therapy online or in person? At Oakwood Mind & Body, we offer both online therapy and in-person therapy in Inverness, and we know each has its own benefits...

Understanding OCD: Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Therapy in Inverness and the Highlands
At Oakwood Mind & Body, we offer OCD therapy in Inverness and across the Highlands. We also provide flexible online sessions for those unable to attend our OCD therapy services in Inverness in person. One of the most commonly misunderstood conditions we treat is...

Understanding Baby Loss and the Impact on Fathers: A Call for Compassionate Perinatal Mental Health Support in Inverness and Beyond
At Oakwood Mind & Body, we understand that baby loss is one of the most profound and life-altering events a parent can experience. While much of the conversation around perinatal mental health has (rightly) centred on mothers, fathers and non-birthing partners –...