Category: Mental Health Awareness

Here you will find our industry and company news as well as tips and advice on various mental health conditions. We share videos and downloadable resources which tell you a little more about us. This page is also dedicated to ‘Home Life’ so you can keep up-to-date with all of the activities and events from our services.

  • Hallway with hands holding out a pair of keys to represent transitions in mental health and social care settings.

    Mental Health Awareness

    The Hidden Impact of Transitions in Care

    Moving from one service, setting or life stage to another might seem like a practical step, but for many people in care, it can feel overwhelming. Whether shifting from hospital to supported living, moving within supported living, or stepping toward full independence, these transitions…

  • White plate with a sad face drawn on next to a knife and fork on a pink background, representing the eating disorder ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).

    Mental Health Awareness

    ARFID Explained: Understanding Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

    Not all eating disorders look the way many of us expect. You might think of Anorexia Nervosa, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), OSFED, Bulimia or Binge Eating Disorder (BED), but that doesn’t cover it all. There’s a less familiar disorder called…

  • Person in hazed dark room with light coming through a window. A profile silhouette representing the feelings of PTSD.

    Mental Health Awareness

    Rethinking PTSD: Trauma as a Public Health Challenge

    In recent years, there’s been a growing recognition that trauma isn’t just a personal problem; it’s a community and societal one. Whether it’s a car accident, childhood abuse, domestic violence, or displacement through war, trauma shapes the health of millions of…

  • Two people facing a window comforting each other for a blog about planning for a mental health crisis.

    Mental Health Awareness

    How to Plan for a Mental Health Crisis: A Practical Guide

    Mental health crises can be overwhelming and unpredictable, but with thoughtful planning and support, individuals can navigate the challenging times more effectively. At Northern Healthcare, we embrace a specialist person-centred approach, ensuring that each individual's preferences, values, and needs are…

  • A blurred face representing schizophrenia for a blog on what schizophrenia is.

    Mental Health Awareness

    What Is Schizophrenia?

    Schizophrenia is a long-term mental health condition that can change how a person thinks, feels and behaves. It’s commonly described as a form of psychosis - where someone can temporarily lose touch with reality - but experiences vary hugely from…

  • Two girls relaxing at home highlighting the psychological benefits our environment can have on our mental health.

    Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Tips & Advice

    The Hidden Role of Environment in Mental Health Support

    When we think about mental health support, it’s easy to focus on therapy, medication, or counselling, but the spaces where care happens play a significant role. The environment we inhabit can influence our emotions, behaviours, and sense of independence. Thoughtfully…

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