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 – 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 – do you have a question?

Do you have a question or query that I can help you with? It struck me this morning as I sit at my desk that a lot of my writing here has been very one way. As I want to be able to help you, and help others like you, a better approach might beContinueContinue reading “#depression – do you have a question?”

#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”

#depression – Yesterdays triumph breeds today’s success #mentalhealth

Yesterday, Wednesday, was quite a challenging day for me. It started with a disturbed night that was far to short… Then I missed most of my breakfast through gettting the girls ready. A busy morning going over my annual appraisal form depressed me somewhat, which wasn’t helped by the unsteady start… … negative thoughts beganContinueContinue reading “#depression – Yesterdays triumph breeds today’s success #mentalhealth”

#depression – Mental Health Education for the young… #MindFullLaunch

Put mental health on timetable, schools urged By Judith Burns BBC News education reporter Mental health lessons should be on the timetable in every secondary school in the UK a new charity has urged. Too many pupils with symptoms of depression or anxiety are let down or ignored, claims charity MindFull. It has launched aContinueContinue reading “#depression – Mental Health Education for the young… #MindFullLaunch”