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Loneliness in the UK | Facts and figures
Loneliness in the UK is a prevalent issue, and research has shown that it can have negative impacts on our mental health. The Covid-19 pandemic has also contributed to an increase in reports of loneliness over the past 2 years.…
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Dyslexia | Learning Difficulty Focus
Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects an individual’s reading, writing, and spelling. It is relatively common, with 1 in 10 people in the UK estimated to have some degree of dyslexia. In this article, we take a detailed look…
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Social Media’s Influence on Mental Health
Social media is a big part of modern life. According to the Statista Research Department, as of 2022 internet users worldwide spend an average of 147 minutes per day on social media. This has increased year on year and is…
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Health and Social Care Levy
The Health and Social Care Levy has recently come into effect in the UK, as of April 6th, 2022. Back in September 2021, the UK Government announced their plans for the levy, allocating £5.4 billion to invest into adult Social…
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Stress Awareness Month 2022: Community
Held annually since 1992, April is Stress Awareness Month. This year, the theme is community. In this blog, we are going to look briefly at stress and the effect it has on our mental and physical health, before delving into…
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6 mental health tips to take care of yourself during the Easter weekend
The Easter weekend may not be as difficult a time as the Christmas break, but many of us may still struggle during the holiday period. In this blog, we look at 6 mental health tips to help take care of…
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Living with autism | Meltdowns and shutdowns
Autism is a life-long developmental disability. Individuals with an autism diagnosis may experience the world a little differently as their brains process information and interactions in a different way. Read more about an autism diagnosis, what daily life is like…
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All About Anxiety – Managing Anxiety
Anxiety disorder is a mental health diagnosis that can have a big impact on your day to day life. There are different types of anxiety disorders that we covered in our first blog in the ‘All About Anxiety’ series, you…
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How to recognise symptoms of depression
Depression is a mental health condition most commonly characterised by consistent low mood, feeling sad and unhappy. A common mental disorder worldwide and a leading cause of disability, it is estimated that the prevalence of depression in the UK was…
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All About Anxiety – Types of Anxiety Disorders
What is anxiety? Anxiety is typically defined as a feeling of worry and unease. Everyone will likely experience feelings of anxiety during certain times in their lives, for example when preparing for a job interview or when going on a…
