The benefit of being in a team Last week I met with a new team I hope to be part of. It was a lot of fun joining them for a social gathering but there is a lot more to being part of a team than a fun evening out. Being part of a team …
Embracing neurodiversity Friday last week I went to The Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry Special Interest Group Autumn Conference. It was really informative with many speakers talking about health and social aspects of neurodiversity. As a medical conference it focussed on possible causes and some medical treatments. However, why do we consider some of these disorders requiring medical …
Mental Health This Tuesday, 10th October 2023, is World Mental Health Day. This is a day that is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues. It promotes mental well-being. It emphasises the importance of mental health support and resources. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2023 is “Mental health is a universal human right.” …
Get out and about! Have you experienced “cabin fever” when it is raining outside and you stay inside or you have too much work to do so you are indoors working? Spending time outdoors a great benefit to us all. Vitamin D is created within us when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D …
International Week of Happiness at Work Do you know about this? How widely publicised is it? The International Week of Happiness at Work is a global event aimed at promoting happiness and well-being in the workplace. Organisations around the world may participate by organising various activities and initiatives designed to enhance employee well-being. These activities …
Optimism Last Sunday was World Suicide Prevention Day 2023. It is every 10th September and was started by International Association for Suicide Prevention and WHO in 2003. The aim is to focus attention on the issue, reduce stigma and raise awareness among organizations, governments, and the public, giving a singular message that suicides are preventable. …
The benefits of maintenance With schools returning from the summer holidays this week there has been a concern over the safety of the fabric of the buildings, leading to cancellations of classes or alternative environments for teaching. Some may say that this is as a result of the reduction in the rebuilding programme that was …
The benefit of exercise We all know that exercise offers benefits to our health and we need to engage in physical activity to remain well. Our physical health is improved by regular exercise by strengthening our muscles, including our heart. A healthy heart improves circulation and lowers the risk of heart disease. Improved muscle strength …
Access to further education Many of you will have received your AS level, A level, T level, level 3 VTQs and BTECs results earlier this week. Further education offers new opportunities. This can lead to enhanced skills and increase knowledge and potentially better career prospects. When you are a young person it may be difficult to …
Men and suicide Historically men have higher completed suicide rates and suicide is correlated with mental illness (particularly depression) so why are there fewer men seeking help for treatment of depression? From 2014 the rates of mental disorder have steadily risen in women, to one in five women compared to only one in eight in …
