COVID-19 (Corona virus) – Impact on family relationships
Already there have been reports of a spike in applications for divorce in the Chinese city of Xi'an as a result of couples having been quarantined in close quarters. Meanwhile,…
COVID-19 (Corona virus) – Coping with self isolation
With the coronavirus outbreak situation developing every day, ‘self-isolation’ is becoming increasingly common and brings new challenges to all. The Government has provided advice about when you may need to self-isolate and…
Supporting someone with Bipolar Disorder
When someone you care about has bipolar, a condition that affects moods, it can be difficult to know how to support and be there for them. People with bipolar disorder…
World Bipolar Day
World Bipolar Day (30th March) is a day designed to raise awareness of a condition that affects around one in every 100 adults. As with many mental health conditions, bipolar…
It’s okay to ask for help
We all need a bit of help sometimes, but it can be difficult to know when exactly help is needed, who to ask, and how exactly to ask for it.…
Mental distress – an overview
How common is mental distress? According to the mental health charity Mind, one in four people in Britain are affected by or living with a mental health problem. People with…
Sadness or Depression?
Everyone will experience feelings of sadness from time to time, and there isn’t always a reason. People will sometimes say they’re depressed when they’re having a bad day or something…
Heads Together Campaign
Heads Together are the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon Charity of the Year. Through their work with young people, emergency response, homeless charities, and with veterans, they have seen time…
One in Four
According to the mental health charity Mind, one in four people in Britain are affected by or living with a mental health problem. Estimates also suggest around 25% will not…
Women ‘nearly twice as likely to have anxiety’ as men
A report from Cambridge University says that as well as women, young people under 35 and those with health problems are particularly affected by anxiety. Published in the journal Brain…
