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Dyscalculia | Learning Difficulty Focus
Approximately 6% of people have dyscalculia, a learning difficulty affecting an individual’s ability to understand numbers. Dyscalculia can sometimes be referred to as “number dyslexia” as the signs and symptoms are very similar. Approximately 50% of individuals with dyscalculia will also…
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Food for thought | The role of nutrition in mental health
Does the food that we eat have an effect on our mental health? Yes, there is plenty of research around the topic of nutrition and mental health, and overall, the findings point to a link between our diet and our…
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Schizoaffective disorder | Signs, symptoms and support
On average, 1 in 200 people will develop schizoaffective disorder within their lifetime. Most commonly, it develops during early adulthood and is more prevalent amongst women than men. In this article we take a deeper look into schizoaffective disorder, including…
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Enhanced supported living for people with severe and persistent mental health problems: A qualitative investigation.
The summary below is intended as such and does therefore not represent the full depth and detail of the paper as published in Health and Social Care in the Community. A distinctive feature of the novel enhanced supported living model…
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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…
