Insulting mental health support funding: Psychology bodies slam government for paying lip service to nhs staff wellbeing with ‘insulting’ funding for mental health support. The British Psychological Society (BPS) and Association of Clinical Psychologists UK (ACP-UK) have slammed the government for failing to meet recent promises to invest in NHS and social care staff wellbeing, […]
Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 3-9 July 2023 and presents an opportunity for those who drink alcohol to take a closer look at their drinking habits. Even when alcohol is consumed in moderation, it wreaks havoc on our mind and body over time. With alcohol being readily available across most of the world, it’s […]
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Brits who are part of a team are 24 per cent more likely to report they are happy, with an even more pronounced boost (+80%) among disabled people Access to teams, organisations and communities could help people build better support networks – particularly for marginalised groups as 23% of people with a disability said that […]
Study reveals health implications of the nation’s digital addiction: Anxiety, insomnia, eye problems and headaches are just some of the symptoms the majority of Brits have admitted to experiencing due to their ‘addiction’ to digital devices, new research reveals. Among the adults polled, the most common ailments suffered after using digital devices include eye strain […]
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A new study reveals that the North East and North Cumbria integrated care board is the painkiller capital of England. The study conducted by private healthcare experts MyTribeInsurance analysed Open Prescribing data on the number of times analgesics, also known as painkillers, have been prescribed per month within each NHS integrated care board (ICB) across […]
It’s official – decorating is good for your wellbeing. Expert Naomi Humber, Head of Mental Wellbeing, Bupa UK explains. If you’re thinking of sprucing up your home, July is a popular month to channel your inner designer. Last July, Google searches relating to sprucing up our homes soared: ‘Desk ornaments’ searches in July 2022 were […]
Insights into adolescent mental health in Scotland: A national report, carried out every four years in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), presenting data on adolescent health and wellbeing has provided a special focus insight into young people’s mental health in Scotland. The latest report also enables comparison of adolescent health and wellbeing before […]
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New research has highlighted just how reliant Brits are on the emotional sup-paw-t of their pets with almost three quarters (71 per cent) saying they’ve been helped through the toughest times of their lives by their companions. The research comes as Petplan announces the launch of its annual Pet Awards to celebrate the nation’s most […]
Society places many pressures and points of stress on the male gender with men experiencing immense pressure to “live up” to what society expects or thinks they should act, feel, or do. From boyhood men are told to be brave and ambitious, as they grow older, they strive to become good fathers, partners, and providers. […]
Crowded cities: health concerns grow as Brits admit to spending less than an hour a day outside. Two in five (38%) adults in the UK spend less than an hour a day outdoors, with lack of access to green spaces having a knock-on effect on mental and physical health. This is according to new research […]