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
March 22, 2020
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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
March 21, 2020
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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
April 2, 2018
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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
April 2, 2018
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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
January 5, 2018
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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
January 5, 2018
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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
February 14, 2017
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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
February 14, 2017
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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
February 14, 2017
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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.
June 9, 2016
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Men and mental health
Mental health problems can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race or social background. However, studies have shown that certain mental illnesses affect men and
June 3, 2016
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Living in an age of anxiety
Anxiety is becoming an increasingly common concern in the 21st century. In the UK, 19% of people suffer from depression and anxiety, according to the Office
May 22, 2016
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Sleep depravation linked to divorce
A survey conducted by Channel 4 links sleep deprivation to divorce, with one in three divorced parents saying a lack of sleep caused by their
May 28, 2013
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Self poisoning cases double in last decade
Hospital admissions for people who have deliberately poisoned themselves have almost doubled in the last decade. New figures released by the NHS show that during
May 28, 2013
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Obsessive compulsive hoarding – reclassified as a psychiatric disorder
Since appearing on the Channel 4 documentary Obsessive Compulsive Hoarder, Richard Wallace has become Britain’s (if not the world’s) most famous sufferer from a condition
May 28, 2013
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Job applicants with schizophrenia facing discrimination
A report by the Work Foundation has found that tens of thousands of people with schizophrenia are being denied the chance to work because of
March 24, 2013
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“Angry young men” lack optimism
A study of youth attitudes has raised concerns about young men in the “squeezed middle” who are deeply pessimistic about their future chances. Among these
March 24, 2013
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One in ten young people cannot cope with daily life
A recent survey conducted by the Prince’s Trust highlighted the difficulties faced by 16-25 year olds, especially those not in work, education or training (so
January 27, 2013
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Mental health & domestic violence
A new study published in the journal PLoS showed that both men and women may be more likely to experience domestic violence if they have
January 12, 2013
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Eating disorders on the increase
Hospital admissions for eating disorders rose by 16% in England between 2011 and 2012. Eating disorder experts have said that these figures are “just the
January 6, 2013
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The impact of postnatal depression
The tragic case of Felicia Boots, who killed both her children in May 2012 highlights the importance of getting treatment for postnatal depression. As professor
January 2, 2013
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Depression has soared by 500,000 since 2010
Recent analysis of NHS data suggests the number of people living with depression in England has risen by almost 500,000 since 2010. The data, analysed
January 2, 2013
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Stress in the workplace
According to research by Legal & General Group, one million people now claim sickness benefits for mental health or behavioural problems; an increase of nearly
January 2, 2013
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