The British Psychological Society is disappointed that, despite compelling evidence of the ongoing need to support the mental health of NHS and social care staff, the government has still not clarified whether it will take action to safeguard the future of vital NHS Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs. Despite even more hubs having been […]
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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. […]
In the UK, 52% of adults own at least one pet. Frankly, this is no surprise: animals are adorable, loving, and a special member of every household. But as well as being great for cuddles and company, spending time with our furry friends can have a wide range of advantages for both our physical and mental health. […]
Fighting Pharmacophobia. There are many reasons why patients don’t always adhere to their prescribed therapies. Sometimes, people halt their course of antibiotics because their annoying cough has disappeared and therefore believe it’s already been cured. Others, instead, from time to time, may innocently forget to take their morning medication as they are solely focused on […]
Pupils have been seriously impacted the by disruption in schools and has led to increased levels of anxiety and stress, says Chroma, the UKs leading provider of arts therapies. According to Chroma, inconsistencies within the school environment has also led to a rise in attachment issues in children as teaching disruption, poor staffing levels and […]
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Smartphone apps often have the answer to many of our pressing, daily questions. What is the weather forecast for the week? What’s the fastest way to get to your desired destination? Among the almost 3 billion apps available for download on Google Play Store (and just under 2 billion on the Apple App Store), there […]
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The growing number of Brits out of work due to mental health conditions has prompted a surge in companies promoting wellness perks to new recruits. Over the past 12 months job adverts referring to wellness subsidies, budgets or discounts rose 310%, while those mentioning employee counselling services doubled (up 95%), reveals research by social media […]
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3 Different (and Effective) Ways Art Can Be Used in Therapy and for Mental Health Support: Art is an important form of creative expression, and yet its power extends into some quite unexpected areas, and it can even have therapeutic applications for those facing mental health issues. Here are some examples of how it can be […]
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Resilience is the ability to adapt to challenging circumstances without it taking too large an impact on our mental well-being. It has been shown that there are recognised steps that we can all take that can boost our ability to deal with pressure and reduce the adverse impact of stress on our lives. Simple changes […]
All Premier League fixtures from 6 to 15 May will be dedicated to the Inside Matters campaign, as the League and clubs reinforce their commitment to supporting the mental wellbeing of players, fans and those in communities. The campaign encourages supporters to keep up the conversation on mental health by talking and listening to others. […]