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Campaigning charity Make Space for Girls says parks and public spaces don’t work for teenage girls. Most outdoor facilities in the country are primarily used by boys, leaving girls without …
The possibility of work-related stress exists at all levels of an organisation’s hierarchy, occupations, and sectors. Even though stress can be beneficial to productivity and creativity, there is a fine …
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the introduction of extreme measures that have served as attempts to restrict the spread of SARS-CoV-2 across the globe. These measures, such as national lockdowns, …
Even if you enjoy your own company and like living along, we’ve all been there: that desperate, all-consuming feeling of loneliness that comes out of nowhere and feels impossible to …
The fitness industry is a booming $160 billion market. With this much money at stake, it’s no surprise that social media platforms are saturated with fitness celebrities and “fitfluencers.” These …
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems. It can lead to a wide range of emotional and physical problems. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat depression. …
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also called Myalgic encephalomyelitis, is a debilitating disorder characterised by long-term fatigue and other symptoms that can make it hard to do everyday activities. What is …
Since the Covid-19 epidemic began, many people have found their stress levels have been consistently high. It is difficult to switch off and relax in our 24-hour “always on” society. …
The lockdown has been hard on all of us. We are used to going out and seeing our friends, family, and colleagues, but now we are stuck at home with …
The last time I heard of someone running around the streets naked the person needed and subsequently received medical help because they suffered a mental break. I hope that the …
Stress is everywhere. It is one of the most common conditions experienced by people in the UK today. It is known to contribute to the more serious physical and mental illnesses, …
Around 44% of British adults consider themselves to be suffering from stress, according to a study by BUPA. BUPA surveyed more than 10,000 Brits and found that 28% have experienced …
New research finds that children who are bullied in childhood are up to three times more likely to self-harm by the age of 12. The study, by researchers at King’s …
With depression so prevalent, identifying treatments is a pressing need. Research has been looking at non-medical options that people can do themselves to improve their mental health. According to a …
If you have ever wondered why you are so ratty in the morning, a bad night’s sleep or lack of sleep could be the cause. A wellness expert has emphasised …
Recent study findings that anti-depressants do not have a clinically significant effect in most cases, appear to support long-argued claims by mental health campaigners that anti-depressants are overprescribed. The mental …
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that follows a seasonal patter. Some people refer to SAD as the winter blues, or winter depression. I didn’t know I …
