Hope is something that seems out of reach for people who are suicidal. But the message of this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day is hopeful. The theme this year is ‘Creating Hope Through Action.’ Each one of us can offer help and hope to someone who is struggling. Suicide: It’s complicated According to the […]
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Normally we get excited about the new year; the holidays we’re going to book and what it might bring, but many of us might feel like it’s hard to get excited about 2021, because Covid is still here and it’s very much still hanging over us. After many months of restrictions, grief, anxiety, and stress, […]
The full impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on mental health is yet to be seen, but if you’re a betting person, you would probably put money on the fact that the statistics are going to make grim reading. The pandemic caused a ‘perfect storm’ of things that are well-known to contribute to poor mental health; […]
We’ve all spent months in lockdown and dreamed of when we can get out and see our family and friends, go out for a meal or a coffee, or fly away to sunnier climes again. But now that lockdown is easing and we are slowly getting some of our freedoms back, is there a part […]
We read the headlines every day about the impact of the coronavirus on the economy, and what progress is being made to control the virus and develop a vaccine, but in the midst of all of this, we have another battle to face; the impact of the pandemic on mental health. Life as we know […]
Unless you’ve been living on Mars, you will have noticed that every headline you read, every post you see on social media, and probably every conversation you have as you go about your day is about one thing: the coronavirus. We see the amount of confirmed cases and the latest death toll being reported every […]
An increasing number of children and young people are developing mental health problems in the UK, and the statistics make for grim reading. Suicide is the leading cause of death of young people in the UK 10% of school children have a diagnosable mental illness 75% of children and young people with mental health […]
As Valentine’s Day approaches, your thoughts might be turning to love. You might give a card and a present to your other half, or do something nice for them, and while this is great, how often do you show yourself love and kindness? When your partner, or a family member or friend is struggling with […]
According to figures from the Carers Trust, there are around 7 million carers in the UK, and with an ageing population, this is only going to increase. Carers sacrifice a lot to look after their loved ones, but who cares for them? Many people in caring roles are stressed out, anxious, and depressed, and unfortunately, […]
Today’s children live very different lives from those in previous generations. While there are more opportunities for children and young people these days, there are also more restrictions and pressures. Remember when you were younger and you could play outside with your friends as long as you were home by a certain time? Remember when […]
