Author Archives: Joseph H-J

In the news – One-fifth of youngsters suffer from ‘high anxiety – BBC

Almost one in five young people lives with high levels of anxiety, according to figures on wellbeing published by the Office for National Statistics. The study looked at the wellbeing and mental health of 7.5 million young people in the UK aged 16 to 24. The figures also show a rising proportion of young peopleContinueContinue reading “In the news – One-fifth of youngsters suffer from ‘high anxiety – BBC”

In the news – Physical Health of Mentally Ill People ‘Ignored’

The article below appeared on the BBC News website on the 14 October. It makes for some sobering reading when you look at the percentages… People in England who have had mental health problems are five times as likely to be admitted to hospital as an emergency as those who have not, a study shows.ContinueContinue reading “In the news – Physical Health of Mentally Ill People ‘Ignored’”

In the news – World Mental Health Day 2015

So, hello again. How are you doing?  What did you do for world mental health day?  I’ll be honest here I was spending the day out and about with my children and parents. Didn’t have a clue it was world mental health day.  Now I do.. And so I am wondering what everyone else hasContinueContinue reading “In the news – World Mental Health Day 2015”

15 Things to give up

A very handy reminder list to help focus on the positive by avoiding the negative.. 15 Things to give up: Doubting yourself. Negative thinking. Fear of failure. Destructive relationships. Gossiping. Criticising yourself and others. Anger. Comfort eating. Laziness. Negative self talk. Procrastination. Fear of success. Anything excessive. People pleasing (this is my number one challenge!)ContinueContinue reading “15 Things to give up”