Is the art of conversation dead?
Having spent almost the entire festive period with a friend glued to their various mobile devices and being irritable when asked if they wanted a drink or something to eat; it made me wonder… Have...
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Writing with mental health in mind
Mark Avery writing for the Education and Skills Funding Agency: The internet can be an intimidating place for people with mental health issues. I should know. For as I can remember I’ve been going into battle daily...
1 in 5 have poor mental health due to finances
Research by Turn2us shows that 18% experience mental health problems as a result of their financial situation. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek In a survey of 3,081 people seeking our help, 960 responded that they experienced mental health problems...
How To Get Back Into Work After A Spinal Cord Injury
When you have suffered a spinal cord injury the idea of returning to work may seem like a daunting prospect. However, there are many ways you can help make this process slightly less overwhelming: What...
Is your child depressed?
Lots of people think depression only affects adults. But children and teenagers can become depressed as well. According to figures from the Office of National Statistics, 10% of children in Great Britain aged between 5 and 16...
Many parents ‘never talk about mental health’ to children
The BBC Health News reports that: More than half of parents in England have never spoken to their children about stress, anxiety or depression, a survey has suggested. A poll of more than 1,100 parents...
Probiotics for anxiety and memory problems?
A daily capsule of probiotic bacteria may help people cope with mild anxiety and memory problems, according to a small study of healthy men. Those who took the bug-bearing capsules for a month reported less...
Jeremy Corbyn creates new dedicated ‘Minister for Mental Health’ in his shadow cabinet
Jeremy Corbyn has appointed a shadow “Minister for Mental Health” to his shadow cabinet, Labour has announced. Luciana Berger will directly work on mental health issues and consider how they can best be addressed by...
Potential new treatment for depression
Utilising a pain relief drug and a drug used in addiction therapy, there’s a potential new treatment for depression Scientists hope it will get through clinical trials and regulatory bodies quickly, as both drugs are...
Doctors dismiss grief of bereaved elderly as depression
Fiona MacRae for the Daily Mail writes how suffering from bereavement, many older people seek help from a GP to cope with the crushing feeling of loneliness. But they are often misdiagnosed with depression –...