Catherine Monk
Hello there! My name is Catherine and i have been writing for a few months now and loving every minute of it. I have a number of articles on the web and I adore writing fiction equally and am waiting to hear from a publisher if they want to publish my psychiatric memoirs so fingers crossed!.
I was a psychiatric nurse for 11 years and worked in the field of elderly care, adolescence and acute adult care. I tend to write articles related to health, especially mental health, I also have BA Hons in English and I enjoy combining my skill of researching with my knowledge of mental health issues. I had to give up psychiatric nursing due to a disability and so I am hoping that my second passion in life,writing,will prove to be a new career path!
Not only am I an experienced health care professional but i have been horseriding for over 20 years and have worked as a groom. I have come across most of the behaviours that a horse displays, and became pretty good at solving them!
Latest Articles
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Tips to Help With Horses who Refuse to Jump
Horses refuse to jump for a variety of reasons. These can be environmental, physical or emotional. Identifying the problem is half the battle of solving it.
Apr 12, 2011
- Catherine Monk
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Spring Health and Fitness Essentials for Your Horse
As spring arrives it is vital you watch for signs of laminitis, know your worming schedule and know how to get your horse fit for the year ahead.
Apr 3, 2011
- Catherine Monk
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Swine Flu ( H1N1): The Facts, Figures and Symptoms
Swine Flu can, and does, kill. So who is at risk, what are the symptoms and what are the treatments? Why are low risk people also dying and what can be done
Jan 16, 2011
- Catherine Monk
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Music Therapy. How Listening to Music can Improve Your Health.
Did you know that there is scientific evidence that formal and informal music therapy can help with chronic pain, psychiatric problems and stress?
Jan 13, 2011
- Catherine Monk
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Self-harm – The Causes, Treatment and Help for Sufferers
Self-harming can be misunderstood. This article talks about what it is, why people do it, treatment and self-help for the individual and their family.
Dec 17, 2010
- Catherine Monk
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Homeopathic Medicine for Horses: the Facts
Homeopathic medicine is being increasingly used on horses. This article will discuss if it works, how it works, what it can treat and how it's administered.
Dec 16, 2010
- Catherine Monk
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Keeping Your Body, Mind and Immune System Healthy This Winter
This article will give advice on how you, and your immune system, can stay happy and healthy through diet, exercise, sleep and having fun this winter.
Dec 13, 2010
- Catherine Monk
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Basic First Aid: Fractures, Bleeding, Head Injuries and Shock
This article will talk about the basics of first aid. Dealing with the symptoms and treatment of a range of common injuries and ailments
Dec 11, 2010
- Catherine Monk
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Helping the Elderly and Vulnerable Stay Warm this Winter
This article offers advice on keeping warm and preventing illness. This includes diet, benefits that may be due, exercise and keeping warm on a budget.
Dec 9, 2010
- Catherine Monk
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How to Recognise, Prevent and Treat Common Winter Horse Ailments
Horses are prone to a number of ailments during the winter including mud fever, colic, rain scald and lameness. Here you will learn all about them.
Dec 4, 2010
- Catherine Monk
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