UK eating disorder awareness week is 24 February to 2 March and we would like to take this opportunity to share information about this range of conditions that affect many people in the UK. Current research suggests that: Between 1.25 and 3.4 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder Around 25% […]
This year’s theme is ‘Know yourself, grow yourself’. Exploring the importance of self-awareness and expressing emotions, by getting to know who you are and recognising your emotions, will enable you to build resilience, grow and develop. It’s crucial we help and support young people to be able to speak up and feel empowered to talk […]
As the year draws to a close we can often find ourselves in a reflective place. If we are feeling low due to the festive period, this can create low mood perhaps due to thinking back to past years with family or friends who may no longer be in our lives. For many people the […]
Men’s mental health day takes place every year in November with the aim of increasing awareness of men’s mental health and suicide prevention, prostrate and testicular cancer. The Official for National Statistics report to March 2023 reveals that of the 9.5% of adults who report using an illegal drug 68% of them are men; and […]
Welcome to World Mental Health Day. The theme for this year is ‘It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace’. The World Federation for Mental Health says “Employed adults spend more time working than any other activity during their waking hours. In a myriad of ways, and at its best, work can provide a […]