But for government cuts, Mark Wood, a mentally ill young man, might not have died. And with suicide rates continuing to rise, austerity measures are costing more minds and lives every day. Mary O’Hara wonders why the system doesn’t care When Mark Wood was found dead in his home in August 2013 it could have beenContinueContinue reading “In the news – Austerity cuts are causing mental distress and are linked to rise in suicides, health professionals warn – #Depression”
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#depression – In the news – Movember is nearly here!
Most of you will have heard of Movember… in case you are one of the few who haven’t it is a charitable event that happens annually where men grow moustaches to raise money for good causes linked to mens’ health. Initially aimed at raising funds and awareness of prostrate cancer the charity foundation has branchedContinueContinue reading “#depression – In the news – Movember is nearly here!”
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 – Violent men three times more likely to suffer mental health problems
Men who experience or perpetrate domestic violence are three times more likely to suffer mental health problems, new research has found.A study found that men visiting their GP with symptoms of anxiety or depression had experienced or carried out some form of behaviour linked to domestic violence.Researchers say the findings highlight the need for GPsContinueContinue reading “In the News – Violent men three times more likely to suffer mental health problems”
#depression – Exercise of the Week – New Feature #fitness #health
To help focus attention on the importance that physical fitness in fighting depression I am starting an Exercise of the Week category to help…So check back each week to find out about a specific exercise, how it will help you physically, how to do it correctly and build up a realistic exercise programme. As withContinueContinue reading “#depression – Exercise of the Week – New Feature #fitness #health”
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