The world of online gaming is forever expanding and has become extremely popular over the past decade among younger generations. Although online gaming can help children learn how to socialize and develop observational skills and problem-solving, it can also cause more harm than good if time is not monitored and addiction sets in. Cybersecurity expert […]
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A study of illicit cannabis use for medical reasons by the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis in 2019, suggested that an estimated 182,583 individuals in the UK self-medicate with illicit cannabis for insomnia. Despite this, there is a paucity of high-quality data in humans to determine its effectiveness and as such it is an unlicensed medication […]
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65% of neurodivergent employees fear discrimination while UK businesses promote neurodiverse workplaces. New research from Birkbeck, University of London’s Research Centre for Neurodiversity at Work commissioned by charity Neurodiversity in Business (NiB) has found significant barriers to neurodivergent employees disclosing their neurodivergence to employers. Led by Birkbeck Professors Almuth McDowall and Nancy Doyle, the research […]
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Children and teens who have experienced repeated traumatic events can be helped with trauma-focused therapy – according to new research involving the University of East Anglia. New research published today shows that psychotherapeutic treatment is highly effective in helping young people who have experienced repeated or multiple traumatic experiences such as sexual, physical or emotional […]
Six Self-Care Practices You Can Do in 30 mins or Less: advice from Richard Holmes, Director of Wellbeing at private health cover provider Westfield Health. There’s a tendency to see self-care as more of a buzzword than an effective way to improve your wellbeing. But its benefits shouldn’t be underestimated. Self-care can reduce stress, help […]
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The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has published new guidance, emergencies in eating disorders (MEED): guidance on recognition and management. This new guidance is intended for healthcare practitioners to help them identify serious harms associated with eating disorders, so that appropriate care and treatment can be provided as early as possible. Included in the new […]
Eating disorders occurs when someone develops an unhealthy attitude towards food which can take over their everyday life and make them ill. It’s often more about control than food itself and can be symptomatic of another underlying mental health struggle. Food plays an integral part in our lives and we all spend time thinking about […]
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Actor Christopher Eccleston, who has previously suffered from an eating disorder highlights the wide-ranging work we do to support sufferers and loved ones. Featuring some of those affected by eating disorders: our Ambassador Tom, parents Robert and Jane, and mother and daughter Teresa and Nia tell their stories. Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2023 (beateatingdisorders.org.uk) […]
YES, MEN GET EATING DISORDERS TOO But really, #StrangerThingsHaveHappened Eating Disorders Awareness Week | 27 February – 5 March Around 1 in 4 people with eating disorders are men. And yet in 2023, their symptoms can still go unnoticed by those around them. We’d sooner put the signs down to fussy eating, a busy schedule — even […]
The English coastline is one of the most exciting in the world; more than 185 million years old, and one of the most varied – rich in maritime port cities, smuggling villages, family resorts, nature and unique sea life. It’s official – feeding your mind with fresh sea air is good for your health! England’s […]