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Mental Health Inequality
Poor mental health can affect anyone at any time in their lives, however unfortunately there are some people for who the likelihood of experiencing a mental health problem is higher than average. This results in health inequality not just across…
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The role of Occupational Therapy data in mental health support and treatment
Historically, the development of occupational therapy arose from the treatment of mental health diagnoses. In 1928, Dr William Rush Dunton Jr., founder of the National Society for the Promotion of Occupational Therapy (now known as the American Occupational Therapy Association),…
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Learning Disabilities and Feeling Lonely
For many people, lockdown has exacerbated feelings of loneliness. For adults with learning disabilities, feeling lonely can be a long-term challenge, and one that they may have been experiencing prior to lockdown. Whilst everyone can experience feeling lonely at some point…
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Time to Talk Day 2022 | Start a Conversation
February 3rd 2022 is Time to Talk Day, previously led by Time to Change, this year the campaign is being guided by charity partners Mind and Rethink Mental Illness , in partnership with Co-op. Time to Talk Day encourages us…
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Kirk House | 24/7 Carlisle Supported Living Service
We’re delighted to open our latest 24/7 supported living service in Cumbria, Kirk House. Our Carlisle supported living service opened in January 2022 and will support people living with a mental health diagnosis, autism and/or learning disabilities. The service is…
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Medication and Mental Health – Let’s Change the Narrative
One in eight adults in England receive mental health treatment, with 10.4% of these adults receiving medication as either sole or part of their treatment. (McManus S et al., 2014) Despite this, there is still stigma attached to the use…
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Beating the January Blues
January Blues [noun] Feeling low or down in January with a lack of motivation, usually due to cold weather and dark mornings. The January Blues are a common occurrence every year, after the excitement and busyness of the festive season…
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The impact of social media on mental health
Social media has gained incredible popularity in recent years. From the humble beginnings of Bebo, MSN Messenger and Myspace, to the viral trends on TikTok and Instagram, social media platforms have now become much more interactive and creative. As of…
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Top 7 social work podcasts | Learning, laughing and connecting on the go!
Podcasts are a great way to learn and keep up to date with industry news and events. They are easy to consume and super convenient for busy schedules – you can listen to a podcast in the car on the…
