Stress Awareness Month 2024: The Dangerous Link Between Stress & Mental Health Issues
The stress epidemic is rampant in the UK and data shows rates have dramatically gone up in recent years. At least 63% of UK individuals are stressed weekly, making stress an almost permanent feature in many peoples’ lives. All through…
Major Study Reveals Skills Children Need to Navigate an Uncertain Future
Parents value ‘soft skills’ over ‘hard skills’ to future-proof their children’s wellbeing, new research reveals. 38% cited resilience and the ability to cope through change as most important 38% are most concerned with their children developing interpersonal and social skills …
How employers can help staff suffering with conditions like bulimia, anorexia and other eating disorders
Reecord numbers of people are now suffering with eating disorders -and for many it can make going to work incredibly difficult. Offices and workplaces can be triggering environments – often making it harder for co-workers who might be worried about…
Expert warns that children and teenagers need much more support
THE Government must urgently address a growing crisis in children’s mental health services, an expert has warned. Author and counsellor Lynn Crilly said many youngsters are still falling victims to a post-pandemic surge in conditions including depression, anxiety and eating…
Follow these five steps on time to talk day to break down stigma
IT’s the day of the year where people are encouraged to make time to talk. But according to one leading mental health expert, making time to support someone is only one part of the role you can play in offering…
Northampton charity up for four awards in prestigious national awards programme
A mental health charity has reached the final stages in four categories of a nationwide awards programme which celebrates third sector organisations. St Andrew’s Healthcare is one of just three finalists shortlisted for the Compassion, Technology, Campaign for Change and…
Seven steps to help get you through dry January & transform your health in 2024
Brits embarking on Dry January need to wait at least 10 days before they see the full impact of ditching the booze, a top expert has explained. Counsellor and author Lynn Crilly said removing alcohol from your life for a…
Running, mental health and me
Physiotherapist Rhian Bowden shares her 3-decade relationship with running and why she believes everyone should run. Since my teens, running has always been a constant in my life. Something I can rely on to instantly make me feel good. My…
Patient who embraced art as part of their mental health journey to showcase work at annual festive event
Art therapy “can change lives” when it comes to helping some people process trauma because they might not always have the words to describe their feelings, says a Northampton-based mental health expert. Lauren Stanton-Matthews, who is an art psychotherapist…
The Special Christmas Toy Aiming To Help Those Struggling This Festive Season
IT’s the most magical time of the year – and the season most children look forward to more than most. But for some children and teenagers and their loved ones , Christmas can also present huge challenges. A report by…