A lack of awareness of mental health conditions among older people is leading a significant proportion of baby-boomers to neglect their wellbeing. Experts at Bupa UK are urging people to come forward early to improve support…
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Ellen Lees
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Climate Change Petition Launched by Students Reaches More Than 58,000 Signatures
“We want change.” Four students have launched a petition calling for climate change to be made a compulsory part of the national curriculum…
Managers Need More Help to Support Staff Mental Wellbeing
A survey by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Management Today reveals that six in 10 managers feel ill-equipped to support the mental wellbeing of their staff…
Bradford Students Acting as Mental Health Mentors to Support Fellow Classmates
As part of the BBC project We Are Bradford, schools across the city are trialling the mentor scheme which encourages youngsters to be open and talk about mental health…
‘Cervical Screening Saves Lives’ Campaign Launched by Public Health England
The campaign urges women to attend their cervical screening, with data revealing that the number of women attending screening has fallen to a 20-year low…
Newcastle United Launch Campaign Focusing on Fans’ Mental Health
Newcastle United Foundation has launched a campaign encouraging Newcastle United fans to take a proactive approach to look after their mental health…
Brexit: What Will Happen to the NHS?
All forms of Brexit will negatively impact the NHS, but the prospect of a No-Deal Brexit presents by far the worst scenario, according to a new Health Policy review published in The Lancet…
Students Declaring Mental Health Issues At University Up 70%
The number of students informing their university of existing mental health issues before term begins has increased by more than 70% in the last four years…
Survey Reveals Impact of Conversion Therapy on Mental Health
The survey, conducted by the Ozanne Foundation revealed that out of those who had experienced conversion therapy, nearly 70% had had suicidal thoughts…