by ibizacalm_obp0x5 | Oct 16, 2024 | News
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... 
by ibizacalm_obp0x5 | Oct 9, 2024 | News
“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... 
by ibizacalm_obp0x5 | Oct 2, 2024 | News
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... 
by ibizacalm_obp0x5 | Sep 26, 2024 | News
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... 
by ibizacalm_obp0x5 | Sep 26, 2024 | News
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... 
by ibizacalm_obp0x5 | Sep 26, 2024 | News
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...