Chana Hughes, at The Blogs

Jan 7, 2022, 1:56 PM

Shabbat is the ideal day to focus on mental health

Jewish woman says the blessing upon lighting the sabbath candles (Via Jewish News)

Over the last few years we have seen a gradual increase in people’s mental health difficulties. Some call it the silent pandemic. Is there anything that can stem the tide? Thinking back 100 years ago, life was slower. People spent an entire day every week...

May 19, 2020, 1:59 PM

Five relationship tips to enhance your mental health

Lockdown is lifting yet many of us will still be working and schooling from home for several weeks. In China, following lockdown easing, several lawyers have reported a significant spike in divorce proceedings. At the end of the second world war there was a comparable...

Apr 7, 2020, 3:15 PM

Mental health lessons from lockdown

Here we are, another week into lockdown. If you are anything like me, you have read countless articles about managing anxiety and maintaining positive mental health at this time. Advice has been widespread and varied, from mindfulness to yoga to how to speak about the...

About Me

Chana Hughes is the Rebbetzin of Radlett United synagogue in Hertfordshire, England. She works as a psychotherapist for the NHS in St Albans as well as privately. She helps adults and young people with depression, anxiety and other mental health related issues as well as couple and relationship difficulties. She lives in Radlett with her husband and family.