Rebecca Wallersteiner banishes Blue Monday by immersing herself in colourful, exuberant and life-affirming art at the London Art Fair, Islington, until 21st January Blue Monday, (the third Monday of January) is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year, with the come down after Christmas, overspending and the icy cold. However, this is […]
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Rebecca Wallersteiner visits “The Credit Suisse Exhibition: Frans Hals” a major show at the National Gallery, in London that spotlights Malle Babbe (Foolish Babbe), a 17th century depiction of mental illness, or alcoholism. by Rebecca Wallersteiner Although you might usually associate the seventeenth century Dutch painter Frans Hals with formal group portraits of rich, rather […]
Quit smoking this January: When you quit smoking, good things start to happen — you can begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health. Learn more here from Better Health. Better physical health Every time you smoke a cigarette, your body is flooded with thousands of chemicals, many of which are poisonous. The day […]
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What is the Connection Between Your Mental Health and Your Dental Health? The human body is an intricately connected system; it truly is, and the correlation between various aspects of our well-being often transcends individual domains. Chances are probably high that you knew that your physical health and your mental health were connected, right? Usually, […]
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Leading psychologists have warned that loneliness can be as dangerous to people’s mental and physical health as behaviours such as smoking and a lack of exercise, calling for ‘systemic societal change’ this festive season. The British Psychological Society is urging action from the government to tackle what it calls the ‘scourge’ of loneliness and is […]
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As the holiday season approaches, it brings with it a whirlwind of emotions, festivities, and often a unique set of challenges for our mental wellbeing. While this time of year is associated with joy and celebration, it can also be a period of stress, anxiety, and heightened emotional challenges. In this guide, Dr Rachel Kemp, […]
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Unveiling the Ties Between Alcoholism and Depression: The Maze of Mental Health: Embark on a journey with us as we unravel the intricate connection between alcohol use and depression, shedding light on the profound impact these two adversaries can have on mental health. In this exploration, we delve into the complexities of the dual struggle […]
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Lacking two types of social connection – infrequent social contacts, combined with feelings of isolation – may contribute to a higher risk of death, according to a new study. The research found that while having either low levels of objective social connections (such as not seeing friends and family often) or subjective feelings of lacking […]
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Anyone can experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from something distressing that they have seen, experienced or that has happened to someone close to them. Around 1 in 10 people in the UK are expected to experience PTSD in their lives and with the stigma surrounding PTSD and mental health, may will not get the help […]
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Globally, governments are still not doing enough to address the health and wellbeing harms from gambling, according to a world first review led by the University of Glasgow. ‘Public health approaches to gambling: A global review of legislative trends’ found that although gambling harms are increasingly recognised in legislation around the world, there appears to […]