The figures show that the number of under-20s with eating disorders admitted to hospital is nearly 50% higher than in 2019–2020…
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Living near woodland benefits children’s mental health, study finds
Scientists discover that children and young people’s proximity to woodlands significantly contributes towards a lower risk of emotional and behavioural problems, and supports better cognitive development…
More than half of those with a skin condition feel ‘judged’
New research from the British Skin Foundation has highlighted the effect that skin conditions can have on our mental wellbeing…
A test for long Covid could be coming
Research into long Covid has revealed promising results that a diagnostic test could be developed in the future…
Data reveals worrying knowledge gap for men in menstruation education
Latest data reveals an alarming education gap that continues to fuel period stigma and misinformation, as nearly one in ten men (8%) believe menstruation attracts sharks in the sea…
Number of companies offering extended parental leave rises
New data has found that the number of jobs offering generous and extended parental leave has increased by 201% in the past three years…
The great mask divide
There’s a huge divide in opinion after the announcement that face masks could no longer be compulsory. But is continuing to wear a mask an act of collective community care?…
Young people fear poor mental health will affect job prospects
More than one in four 18-24 year-olds are worried that their poor mental health as a result of the pandemic will impact their ability to find a job in a post-COVID world…
Call for PMS leave to be implemented in UK workplaces
84% of women would be in favour of a legal policy that introduced menstrual leave into UK workplaces.…