Knowing the signs and symptoms that someone could be in distress could save the life of someone around you. Knowing what to look out for
Tag: mental health
Movember: What is it all about?
Spanning the month of November, the Movember charity encourages people to grow moustaches in an attempt to raise awareness of men’s health issues such as
Afghan families evacuated from Kabul now on homeless register
Families who assisted the UK Government in Afghanistan and were evacuated from Kabul by the British Army when the Taliban took over, are now on
Top ten ways to beat the winter blues
Winter brings dark days, cold temperatures, being cooped up indoors- these serotonin-boosting tips will make you feel like yourself again
Women call to redefine Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the pill
PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting one in ten women in the UK and is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women. But women with PCOS say that there is still not enough research into it.
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.
