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”
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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”
In the News – Movember Radio podcast encourages men to talk about their health and wellbeing
The charity wants listeners to feel a part of the multitude of stories and experiences from around the worldWhat is it?The Movember Foundation has launched its first podcast, Movember Radio: Continuing the Conversation, which is airing stories about men from around the world who have faced tough challenges and overcome odds.The podcast, which is designed to be personal,ContinueContinue reading “In the News – Movember Radio podcast encourages men to talk about their health and wellbeing”
In the News – A third of new fathers ‘concerned’ about mental health
More than 1 in 3 new fathers (38%) are concerned about their mental health, according to new research.National Childbirth Trust says increased pressures of fatherhood, more financial responsibility, changes in relationships and lifestyle, combined with a lack of sleep and an increased workload at home, may all affect a new dad’s mental wellbeing.Concern about theirContinueContinue reading “In the News – A third of new fathers ‘concerned’ about mental health “
In the News – Big boys in Gloucestershire should cry for help with mental health
Men across the county are being encouraged to break free of the ‘cave man’ stereotype and speak more openly about their mental healthFar fewer men than women seek help and advice from Let’s Talk – the psychological therapy service provided by 2gether NHS Foundation Trust.Yet men are four times more likely than women to endContinueContinue reading “In the News – Big boys in Gloucestershire should cry for help with mental health”
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