The 'most depressing day of the year' doesn't fall in January, according to data collected by leading mental health website Counselling Directory [http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/] While there has been growing hype (and consequently backlash) about 'Blue Monday' over the past few years,…
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Fishermen Offered Free Mental Health Services
Finally, we're addressing the mental challenges of working at sea In 2016, a service provided by Big White Wall [https://www.bigwhitewall.com/v2/landingUK.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f] – an anonymous online community that supports people who are experiencing mental health problems – was trailed for merchant navy personnel. A…
Social Media Isn't Linked To Poor Mental Health - Study
Surprising new research shows it's all about how you're spending your time This decade, two trends are on the rise: social media and the number of young people developing mental health problems. It’s too easy to link the two, but new research from the University…
Head Talks: The mental health advocate's answer to TED Talks
The website dedicated to sharing people's experiences with mental illness At the age of 27, Oliver Chittenden hit rock bottom. Having suffered with anxiety [https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/our-services/anxiety-information/] and depression [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/d/depression] throughout his 20s, a passing comment made…
Are We Really Happier After Brexit?
Post-referendum England has reported a small but significant rise in public happiness and wellbeing - but it depends on who you're asking The statistics are in – and the “Remoaners” aren’t happy. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the first full year in post-referendum England has…
2017 – A Year of Great News!
HAPPIFUL REVIEW: It’s been a watershed 12 months for mental health awareness Theresa May January**Burning Injustices**Theresa May gives a parliamentary speech pledging more help for people with depression [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/d/depression], and a move to reduce the number of suicides [https://www.…
Grab Your Trainers for R.E.D January!
Research says regular exercise can decrease the risk of depression When Hannah Beecham witnessed the life-changing effect that exercise had on her mum’s mental health, she knew she had to spread the word – and that’s how Run Every Day January [https://www.mind.org.uk/redjanuary] (R.E.…
Want to Truly Understand People? First Get to Know Yourself
Research suggests empathy begins by looking inward Understanding other people is never easy, but according to new research published in the journal Cognitive Enhancement, researchers believe there’s a link between how well we know ourselves and how we understand others. In the study, led by Dr Anne Böckler,…
Harmful Effects Of Bullying Reduce Over Time
Scientists say the mental health impact of childhood bullying appears to dissipate over the years, suggesting recovery is possible The negative impacts of bullying [http://www.bullying.co.uk/] in childhood appear to lessen after five years, a new UK study suggests. Research by University College London published in JAMA…