November is Men’s Health and Mental Health Awareness Month, a dedicated time to highlight the unique physical and mental health challenges men experience. This month aims to break down the barriers that often keep men from seeking support, especially in a society...
Just days after the clocks have turned back for autumn, many of us are noticing subtle—and sometimes surprising—changes in our mood, sleep, and energy levels. Whilst gaining an hour might seem like a bonus, the shift brought on by Daylight Saving Time (DST) can have a...
David Beckham, one of the world’s most well-known football stars, shocked many in his 2023 Netflix documentary by candidly revealing his ongoing battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Beckham shared how his need for order and symmetry governs many aspects...
“It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace. “ World Mental Health Day takes place on the 10th of October. An annual campaign, celebrated since 1992, which aims to raise awareness around the issue. Supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), and the...
Over the years numerous approaches have been developed for addiction treatment. One of the most widely recognised is the ‘Minnesota Model of Addiction Treatment’ developed in the 1950s, and extensively used in rehab centres throughout the world. Here we look at the...
In April 2023, the UK government published its long-awaited white paper which sets out reforms in gambling regulations. This follows the review undertaken to ensure that the 2005 Gambling Act was “fit for the digital age”. Technology has meant that it is now possible...
When people think of addiction, they normally associate it with substances such as alcohol and drugs. However, some individuals are addicted to a certain behaviour or activity – such as gambling, sex, shopping, or the internet. These are called process or behavioural...
Figures published by the UK government’s Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), and the USAs National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), both seem to indicate that there has been a rise in substance abuse in the elderly. The US...
Always doing the right thing, caring what others think, putting others first – all good traits, ones that would make you a great friend, partner, or family member; and it is correct to think of other people, their needs and what makes them happy, but not when it...
Stress can have a serious impact on both our physical and mental health; knowing what it is, recognising the signs, identifying causes, finding ways to manage it, and what to do if we can’t, are all key to a happy, healthy life. What is stress? It is our body’s...
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