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Mental Health Stereotypes
Mental health diagnoses are common across the world. Data collected by the United Nations (UN) suggests that in 2022, approximately a billion people worldwide have a mental disorder. In England alone, around 1 in 4 people will experience a mental…
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Addiction – Signs, Misconceptions and Treatment
You may commonly hear others use the phrase “I’m addicted” when talking about something they love, or you may even use it yourself. But addiction is actually a mental health condition that can cause harm to you and those around…
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Men’s Mental Health – Suicide Prevention
*Sensitive content. Please note that this article mentions suicide. If you need help please reach out, there are resources listed at the bottom of this page or you can speak with your GP. If you are seriously worried about yourself…
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Responding to Recruitment in Healthcare Challenges
It is no secret that the Health and Social Care sector has been facing some recruitment challenges recently. It’s not just the public sector – whilst you may see staff shortages in the NHS hitting the headlines, the private sector…
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World Mental Health Day 2022 – Make Mental Health and Wellbeing for All a Global Priority
World Mental Health Day is marked annually on 10th October and is all about raising awareness of our mental health and wellbeing. The theme for this year is, “Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority”, which has been…
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Team Members Attend First Northern Healthcare Leaders Event
Northern Healthcare Leaders Event At the end of July 2022 members of our team from across Northern Healthcare participated in the first “NHC Leaders” event. The day presented an opportunity for sharing ideas and feedback, reflecting, re-focusing and looking forwards.…
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | Signs, symptoms and support
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that is typically triggered by traumatic, distressing life events. It is estimated that 1 in 3 individuals who experience a traumatic event will be affected by PTSD. In this article, we look…
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World Alzheimer’s Day 2022 | The Power of Knowledge
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and the 21st of September is observed as World Alzheimer’s Day. The day is dedicated to raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive disease that affects our brains. World Alzheimer’s Day – The Power of…
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Alzheimer’s disease | Signs, symptoms, and common risk factors
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of brain disease, and educate everyone around the world on Alzheimer’s disease. The term “Alzheimer’s” is often used interchangeably with dementia; however, dementia is an umbrella term for symptoms caused…
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World Suicide Prevention Day | Creating Hope Through Action
*Sensitive content. Please note that this article mentions suicide. If you need help please reach out, there are resources listed at the bottom of this page. If you are seriously worried about yourself or a loved one, you can visit…
