Today, millions of people across the world are being encouraged to join activist Greta Thunberg in demanding action on climate change and protest against global warming…
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Talking Food and Tackling Rude: 3 of This Week’s Headlines You Might Have Missed
From progress around diet BS and cyberbullying on social media, to the worrying reveal that medical professionals don’t feel confident in giving nutritional support and advice, we round up three of this week’s big headlines that you might have missed…
Northern NHS gambling addiction service opens in Leeds
Thousands of people across northern England dealing with gambling addiction now have access to an NHS service in Leeds - the first of its kind outside of London…
Victims of Sexual Assault are Being Failed
We explore areas where complaint and reporting systems for sexual assault victims are failing the people they’re designed to support…
Young People with Learning Disabilities Denied Sex Education Due to Societal Stigma
Young people with learning disabilities are being denied sex-positive relationships and sex education due to societal stigma, with 36% of professionals saying that sex education is not prioritised in their school, reveals young people’s health charity, Brook…
Happiness More Important Than Economic Prosperity, New Global Survey Reveals
A new international survey on happiness has revealed that the current political, social and economic systems are not successfully increasing people’s happiness, despite over half (57.6%) of respondents worldwide considering health and happiness to be the most important factors in their lives…
MPs Say Loot Boxes in Video Games Should be Banned
Loot boxes should be regulated under gambling law and banned for children, say MPs…
World Suicide Prevention Day: The Stories Shared on Social Media
It was revealed this week by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that worldwide, one person dies every 40 seconds by suicide. For #WSPD 2019, people took to social media to share their stories and remind those in need that help is available…
Mind and Goldman Sachs Launch Mental Health Programme for Universities
Mind and Goldman Sachs have announced a new £1.5 million partnership to provide mental health support in universities…