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Collective Grief: What is it and how to overcome it?
Following the sad news of the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, it’s fair to say, we will all have been touched by how the nation has come together to pay their respects and reflect. Thousands have flocked to Buckingham Palace as tearful mourners collectively grieve the passing of our Queen. The death of the
Maintaining Wellbeing in the Summer
When summer rolls around, people often look forward to the warm weather, longer days, holidays, and fun activities. However, for some, summer brings feelings of anxiety and depression, and heightens mental health challenges. When people think about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), it is often associated with the winter as the days get shorter and sunlight
Pride Month 2022
Every June in recent history has been celebrated as Pride Month; a month dedicated to recognizing and celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities around the world to promote equality and diversity. This year, Pride Month is specifically special as it marks the 50 year anniversary of the first Pride event held in the UK. The theme for this
Men’s Health Week 2022
June 13th - 19th is Men's Health Awareness week and this year's theme is "Men's MOT". The aim is to make men aware of what is going on in their mind, and body, and to take notice of any health problems that might have been ignored during the COVID-19 pandemic. Men's Mental Health While women
Coping with Loneliness: Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK (9th - 15th May) and this year's theme is loneliness. Unsurprisingly the pandemic left people feeling isolated, and many will still be struggling to get used to life again now that restrictions have eased. Given that 6% (that’s 3.2 million) of the adult population in the UK
Bipolar Disorder: Fact vs. Fiction
Social media, news, and TV programmes are helping more accurately depict serious mental health disorders including bipolar disorder (eg. “Homeland” and “Shameless”). However, there are still many myths and misconceptions when it comes to truly understanding them. To mark Bipolar Awareness Day, we bring you some fact vs. fiction statements which can help you learn
“Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World” – World Sleep Day 2022
This year’s World Sleep Day (18th March) focuses on the impact that sleep can have on emotional and mental health with the theme “Quality Sleep, Sound Mind, Happy World.” There is a close link between sleep and mental health: struggling with a mental health problem can have an impact on sleep, and poor sleep can
Raising Awareness For Endometriosis
Why do we need to be aware of endometriosis? One in ten women have endometriosis which frequently presents with bloating, severe pain, mood disturbances and which can cause infertility in up to 40% of sufferers. In this blog we highlight March as Endometriosis awareness month - which aims to promote knowledge and understanding of endometriosis
Mental Health and Crisis Support Channels for Ukraine
We are deeply saddened by the tragic events in the Ukraine. If you are currently there or know someone who is, please make sure they are aware of the contact details below for support available. Support Helpline: Emergency Services: for immediate help if a life is in danger. Call: 112 Lifeline Ukraine: 24/7 mental health support healthline initially