“Prison is no place for a child,” says charity after alarming statistics of self-harm and violence revealed…
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Building Confidence, Boosting Self-Esteem, and Sparking Lasting Friendships: My Guide Scheme Shares Intergenerational Benefits Of Volunteering
A new video and statistics from the Guide Dogs charity looks to highlight the positive impact intergenerational volunteering can have on volunteers and those with sight loss.…
New Research Shows Children Regularly Witness Adult Bullying
Results of a new poll, published by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, shows children are affected by adults bullying each other…
Discrimination, Poor Mental Health Impacting LGBT Community
New research from charity Stonewall surveying over 5,000 LGBT people has revealed that 52% of LGBT people reported that they had experienced depression in the last year, levels higher than that of the general population…
"Small Talk Saves Lives" Campaign Re-Launches to Encourage Passengers to Help Prevent Suicide
The latest campaign from the Samaritans, in partnership with Network Rail and the British Transport Police asks passengers to act on their instincts and intervene if they see somebody who may be in need…
Smartphones Linked to Mental Health Problems in Children As Young As Two
More hours of screen time are associated with lower wellbeing in children aged between two and 17, says report…
Reading Can Halt Loneliness Epidemic, Says New Report
A new report predicts that, by 2030, loneliness in the UK will reach epic proportions with seven million people experiencing loneliness in the over-60 age group alone…
MDMA Combined With Psychotherapy Reduces PTSD Symptoms, Study Says
The pilot study included 28 participants with chronic PTSD who took the drug during three daylong psychotherapy sessions over three months…
NHS Group Using Social Media To “Help Lads With Mental Health”
The NHS Mid Essex group is using sponsored Facebook adverts to target young men and tell them about the free mental health support available…