At their highest level since 2002, the number of recorded suicides rose by 11.8% in 2018, due widely to a 19 year high rate in deaths amongst those aged 10-24. Leading charities and mental health professionals share their thoughts.…
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Young People’s Mental Health: Where to Get Help
A new study by YoungMinds highlights a major gap in young people’s mental health support, with 67% reporting being unable to find the support they need. We look at the ways you can access mental health support, from telephone helplines to private therapy…
New Job Site Launched To Help Parents Find Flexible Work
Amber Rudd, Work and Pensions Secretary and Minister for Women has launched a new website for parents an those looking for flexible careers can find work…
Going “Scroll Free” Could Save 100 Hours of Your Life
People can gain over 100 hours of their lives back by going off social media for one month, new research from the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH) reveals…
Therapists Reveal Mobile Phones Are Negatively Impacting Relationships
A recent study of over 900 accredited counsellors and therapists have revealed the detrimental impact excessive phone usage is having on our relationships…
Reactions To Latest Brexit Developments
The Queen has approved the Prime Minister’s plan to suspend parliament…
1 in 2 young people at risk of gambling addiction, study reveals
Today at 10 Downing Street, Safer Online Gambling Group will launch a new survey exposing Britain’s hidden epidemic of young people spending millions each year on in-app purchases and video game add-ons…
One in 20 British Children are Eating Crisps for Breakfast
New research has revealed that as many as 6% of primary school-aged children are eating crisps and snacks for breakfast…
Air Pollution Linked to Bipolar Disorder and Major Depression, Research Reveals
New research has revealed that countries with the worst air quality have a 27% increase in bipolar disorder and 6% higher numbers of major depression…