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Tag: mental health
Antidepressant stigma in decline as prescriptions continue to rise
New research published by the British Journal of General Practice has found that the significant increase in the use of anti-anxiety drugs is particularly high amongst women and young adults.
Richmond mother inspires others to work out to improve their mental health
Kingston College student and young mother set up a community fitness initiative to encourage others to pull themselves out of a slump during lockdown.
Closed mental health charity Hearts and Minds to continue as volunteer collective
Peer-led London mental health charity Hearts and Minds has closed down due to financial and staffing problems, but said that former employees would continue to offer support as a voluntary collective.
“I feel embarrassed and like I’m just not doing enough”: Social media is exacerbating mental health struggles
Concern over the impact of social media on mental health is nothing new, but the issue has been thrust back into the limelight since the Facebook whistle-blowing scandal.
Union of Kingston Students calls for compensation over accommodation problems
Kingston University students were left shocked and angered by the recent news that they would be unable to occupy their chosen accommodation due to maintenance issues.
Music for Mental Health: Local artists perform in Kingston in aid of Mind charity
Local charity Mind in Kingston hosted a music stall on Sunday at Kingston Ancient Market Place, part of a fortnight of events to mark World Mental Health
Kingston Council recognises World Mental Health Day
Kingston Council and local mental health charities, such as Mind, are working together to educate and actively involve the community for this year’s World Mental
Kingston charity seeks new location as council says current building is not safe
Fircroft Trust had leased a building on Ditton Road in Surbiton from the council for more than 40 years and CEO Kay Harris said the council’s decision that the building was unsafe, made last July, was untimely.
Royal Parks charity launches Welcome Winter campaign to combat winter blues
City-dwellers are encouraged to take a 20 minutes walk in local green spaces to improve their mood and stay well during winter.