March 8th is International Women's Day. It's a day to celebrate women's achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality. From forging inclusive work cultures where women's careers thrive and their achievements are
[May contain distressing themes] Introduction This week has been Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW). With the highest mortality rate of all mental health disorders, and affecting around 1.25 million people in the UK, it has
Intro Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is a globally recognised event aimed at challenging and combating the stigma associated with self-harm. Taking place on 1st March every year, this day allows people to open up and
“Life is an echo. What you send out comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What good you see in others, also exists in you.” Zig Ziglar. Fifteen years ago
When was the last time someone gave you a compliment? Do you recall how it made you feel? Did you notice how the other person took it? How good are you at taking compliments? In
Over Christmas 2020, calls to domestic abuse charities and police call centres doubled. The abuse disclosed by callers included physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Research suggests that the perfect storm of financial pressures, social isolation,
Grief is an existential given - we will all have to go through bereavement of a friend, relative or pet at some point in our own life. Whilst grieving is a painful process for most
As the holidays approach, mental health can improve for some people due to restorative rest and recuperation, but for others, it can add stress and pressure; especially for men. Men especially are often looked at
This week is Anti-Bullying Week. Here we take a look at how lockdowns have changed the phenomenon of bullying. New research is showing that, since COVID began spreading at the beginning of 2020 – an