The General Election is on Thursday 4th July 2024. There is no legal requirement for early general elections to take place on a Thursday. By default, elections held at the end of a five-year session take place on the first Thursday in May of the relevant year. The last time a general election was held on …
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This week, 24th to 30th June, marks Deafblind Awareness Week in the UK. It is a chance to learn more about deafblindness, the experiences of people who live with it, and how we can create a more inclusive world for everyone. What is Deafblindness? Deafblindness is a combined vision and hearing impairment. It can range from mild to profound, affecting people in different …
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Nearly 90% of school pupil absences are due to poor mental health. The mental health of young people has deteriorated since the pandemic. Headteachers site anxiety as the main cause. School attendance is seen as a measure of a child’s educational journey. Regular school attendance is crucial not just for academic success, but also for the …
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This week on 6th June it will be 80 years since D-Day. The operation involved over 150,000 troops from allied nations. Its aim was to establish a foothold in occupied France and liberate Western Europe. The beaches of Normandy were code-named Omaha, Utah, Juno, Gold, and Sword. Soldiers faced heavy machine gun fire, barbed wire, and minefields as they stormed the shores. This …
Why is getting out and meeting people good for you? There can be isolation with virtual working and socialising. The importance of face-to-face can be underestimated. Getting out and meeting people is not just about expanding your social circle; it is a vital aspect of maintaining and improving your overall health. One benefit is its …
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Today is the last day of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024. The week is dedicated to raising awareness, breaking stigmas, and promoting better mental health for all. This year, the theme is all about movement: “Movement: Moving for our mental health.” When we are active, our brains release endorphins, that can combat stress, anxiety, and even symptoms of depression. Physical activity can …
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Two months ago, The Mental State of the World in 2023, was published. We are all concerned and interested about this following the pandemic, lockdowns and social unrest. The annual Mental State of the World report, published by the Global Mind Project, provides a perspective on the internet-enabled global population. This obviously has some omissions …
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This annual campaign is prominent in the USA but less so here. We, in the UK, have Mental Health Awareness Week, beginning on 13th May 2024. There is emphasis on mental health and well-being, breaking stigma, promote understanding and encourage good mental health as a priority. First, remember that mental health is just as important as …
This week I attended the Royal College of Psychiatrists “Better Data, Better Care” conference. The college has many audits covering many aspects including management of disease as well as prescribing for certain diseases and integrates into the National Audits. I also went to a regional meeting where this was addressed too. However, how can we move …
The arrival of a baby is often celebrated as a joyous occasion. But for some new parents, this time can be overshadowed by feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion. Perinatal depression encompasses both prenatal depression (during pregnancy) and postpartum depression (after childbirth). While it is a common condition affecting up to 20% of pregnant …
