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Nurse – With Paul Whitehouse
Paul Whitehouse’s recent show Nurse shone a light on the world of psychiatric care and more generally mental health, following the titular character’s experiences as
Blue Monday – Here to Stay?
Blue Monday is a recent phenomenon, one that appears in the media and in turn now the general public consciousness. As most people know, the
Mental Health in Art
For all our scientific and sociological advances, how moving that art first depicted centuries ago can still perfectly define the feelings experienced by mental health
Marco Van Basten – Why Stress Made Me Quit
Marco van Basten, one of the greatest footballers to play the game, has recently quit his role as a high-profile manager due to stress and
University – Not All One Big Party
It’s that time of year when young adults fly the nest and go off to university. For some, this is the first time they will
How the England Rugby Team Manage Their Mental Health
On the eve of the Rugby World Cup, as England prepare to start their campaign against Fiji tonight in Twichenhan, they have given an insight
Britain’s Mental Health – A Gathering Storm?
It is no secret that there is an ongoing mental health crisis in the UK right now. There are numerous instances of people dying in
A Big Step for Mental Health
Yesterday, Jeremy Corbyn appointed the first-ever Shadow Minister for Mental Health to take a place in his Shadow Cabinet. This is a completely unique position,
Can You Really Be Addicted to Sex?
Sex is a natural and, to most people, enjoyable activity. Usually it is an expression of our intimate feelings for another person. But what if
Why are teenage girls having such a tough time?
A recent study in the Guardian suggested that parents are overlooking the mental health of their teenage daughters. This is particularly concerning when it comes
The Impact of Unemplyment on Young People’s Mental Health
A report from the Prince’s Trust has found that more than half of unemployed young people are anxious about life and everyday life situations, with
Do celebrities speaking out about mental health issues help to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health?
The Mental Health Foundation asked whether celebrities speaking out about mental health issues helps to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health. We believe it does,
Pupils’ mental health tops head teachers’ concerns
The news has emerged that head teachers main concerns are the mental health of their pupils. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-33566813) Now we can look at this in one
A Night in the Life of a Mental Health Nurse
It’s easy to read about cuts and austerity measures and say we are facing a shortfall in services and resources, but have any of us
Bridge Pastoral Foundation Conference with Emmy van Deurzen
We are delighted to announce that the Bridge Pastoral Foundation Annual Conference will be taking place on the afternoon of the 20th of July –