Did you know that experiencing crime can have a serious effect on your mental and physical health? Depression, PTSD and anxiety can all affect a person who has experienced crime. With today being #bluemonday, we want to remind you that you’re not alone and we’re here to help and support…
It’s no secret that men speak out about their experiences, thoughts and feelings less than women. We see this at Voice in both the gender split of those who seek help, and the analytics on our website – in both cases, we see approximately two females for every male. However,…
It’s the start of a new year, and while many are struggling with the prospect of returning to work after a long festive break, others will be dealing with something much more challenging. If you experienced crime either as a victim or witness during 2018, the signalling of a new…
If you suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you might feel uncomfortable, panicked or scared when in a large crowd. This is nothing to be ashamed of and isn’t your fault; it is simply a symptom of PTSD, and may be linked to the fact you witnessed or were victim…
When someone close to you dies, it can turn your life upside down – particularly if it was the result of a serious crime. We all grieve in different ways, and understanding your own reactions to death is tough. It can be difficult to know what to do, who to…
Anyone who witnesses a traumatic event – for example, a violent crime – will be susceptible to what is known as ‘trauma reaction’. Experiencing a traumatic event can refer to a number of scenarios such as: arriving at the scene of the event; becoming involved in or witnessing the event…
Rolling news channels are both a blessing and a curse. If you need to take ten minutes out to catch up with what’s going on in the world, they provide an immediate fix. But when times are tough, the seemingly endless repetition of the same harrowing stories – each time…
