University Covid-19 Class of 2020 guidance
Thousands of young people across the country are preparing for that well-established rite of passage - heading to university for…
Mental Health
Alcohol related dementia: Vitamin B1 deficiency
A common consequence of chronically high alcohol consumption is a decline in cognitive function, which can even progress to full-blown…
Do you have technostress?
As many of us continue to work from home during COVID-19, there’s increasing incidence of technostress and techno-overload among workers…
Youth Mental Health – Combined Minds App
The 7th September is Youth Mental Health Day #YMHD. This year (2020) is the first Youth Mental Health Awareness Day…
Back to school anxiety
https://youtu.be/IOmUBedGIGE Managing children’s fears around returning to school after coronavirus ‘lockdown’ : Dr Hayley van Zwanenberg, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist…
Autism: Puberty and sexuality
I’m an enthusiastic patron and supporter of autism projects. But I’m also the mother of Giles who was profoundly autistic…
Stress and anxiety: 19 proven ways to reduce it
Prolonged stress is bad for us. It raises our cortisol levels. Stress can manifest itself as a physical and mental…
Toll of pandemic on those with eating disorders
Research suggests that disruptions to daily life as a result of lockdown and social distancing may have a detrimental impact…
Wellcome Photography Prize Winner 2020
Russian artist Arseniy Neskhodimov has won the prestigious Wellcome Photography Prize 2020 for his Prozac series, a unique portrayal of…
How to cycle safely
How to cycle safely? The UK Government has recently launched an extensive obesity strategy aimed at getting people fit and…