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 …
The Power of Social Interaction: Boosting Mental and Physical Health Read More »
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 …
Moving for Mental Health: Embracing the 2024 Theme Read More »
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 …
Global Mental State 2023: Report Highlights and Implications Read More »
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 …
The NHS is prohibited from selling patient data for commercial gain. The focus is on using patient data securely to improve healthcare. However, when it leaves the NHS, what may happen to it then? There are concerns over privacy and consent. The NHS data can be used for several legitimate purposes. These include improving services …
Today is World Health Day. It is observed annually on April 7th a global health awareness day celebrated under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO). The World Health Organization established World Health Day in 1948 to coincide with its founding. Each year, a new theme is chosen to highlight a pressing global health …
Yesterday was World Bipolar Day, this day was chosen as it was Vincent van Gogh’s birthday and he was posthumously diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder. This sits in World Bipolar Week that runs from Tuesday 26th March to Tuesday 2nd April 2024. It takes, on average, a person 9.5 years from onset to a diagnosis …
Synthetic Opiate Painkillers The United Nations has warned of a world-wide problem with accidental overdoses of synthetic opiates, and the UK is the second nation to have this following the USA. The UK is leading Europe in testing for these substances. Super-strength street drugs more powerful than heroin have been linked to at least 54 deaths …
