Brits don’t feel comfortable discussing sensitive topics at work

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Brits are struggling to feel they can open up at work about sensitive issues, as over half (51%) don’t feel comfortable doing so, new research1 by workplace wellbeing platform Unmind2 reveals. Personal finance is the biggest taboo in the workplace, with over a third (37%) saying they feel uncomfortable discussing this, followed by grief (25%) […]

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Pandemic impacting mental and physical wellbeing

The Coronavirus report dedicated to physical and mental health collected between 9-14th April, amongst 3.7k UK and US consumers, found that the crisis is taking a toll on our mental wellbeing as well as our diet and fitness. The data, taken from 18-64 year olds, highlights the different mental health concerns between UK and US […]

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Cannabis is fuelling psychoses

New NHS figures showed there were 125,290 cannabis and spice-related hospital admissions in England from April 2013 to March 2018, including 14,888 under-20s. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Niall Campbell, who treats 18-year-olds and older, at Priory’s Roehampton Hospital, said 25% of paranoid psychosis cases were caused by the use of marijuana. “I am seeing an increasing […]

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Does my child have an eating disorder?

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The first thing to remember is that weight loss may have a variety of causes, and it’s important not to jump to conclusions. If you notice that your child is too thin, or has lost a significant amount of weight, get them seen by a GP who can provide a thorough physical assessment. The situation […]

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