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When Waiting Two Years Becomes Routine: The Crisis in NHS ADHD Assessments 

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ADHD assessment waits in England have become a major access-to-care issue, with some people facing delays of 2 years or more before receiving a clinical assessment.  For many people living with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), seeking an NHS assessment can be the start of a long and uncertain process.  In some parts of England, […]

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Tips to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety

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The return to school after the summer holidays can bring mixed feelings for children, young people and families. Some are ready for the new academic year, relishing the new challenges that await. Others may feel anxious, sleep less well, or feel low. There may be difficulties settling back into a routine.  These problems can be prominent at key transition points, such as starting a new school, moving from primary

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Boost Your Focus: Practical Tips for Better Concentration

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Many of us feel that our ability to concentrate is getting worse. You may sit down to work, study or read, only to find yourself checking your phone, thinking about something else or jumping between tasks.  If you are well, good concentration is something that you can have. It is a skill that can be leant and supported. Everyone has moments when

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Coping Strategies for Examination Results Anxiety

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The period after examinations can be difficult. The revision is over, the papers have been sat, and there is nothing more you can do to change the answers. There is a feeling relief but you may find yourself reviewing the questions and your answers.  When we do not know the outcome of something important, anxiety can feel overwhelming and lead to catastrophising.  Optimism can be helpful during this uncertain

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Understanding the Health Risks of Wildfire Smoke

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Wildfires most widespread health threat is smoke that can travel hundreds or of miles.  As fires grow more frequent and severe, understanding smoke exposure is essential for protecting respiratory, cardiovascular, and mental health.  Wildfire smoke can travel far beyond the fire zone and affect communities hundreds of miles away.  Fine particulate matter is a health threat because

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How Climate Change Harms Mental Health in the UK  

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A report from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), published in November 2025, says that extreme weather, including flooding and heat, is among the most significant climate-related risks to mental health in the UK today. The risks are difficult for vulnerable groups when extreme conditions disrupt transport, healthcare access, housing, work, and social support.  An awareness of climate change is leading to anxiety about

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Understanding AI Chatbots: Benefits and Risks for Mental Health

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New research by the charity, Mind, has found that 18% of people had used AI chatbots to support their mental health in the last 12 months and 60% used chatbots instead of more formal support like NHS talking therapies. The reasons may be that 31% preferred AI support over formal support, 18% could not access support and 11% said existing support did

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Factors Contributing to Falling Healthy Life Expectancy in the UK

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For decades, rising prosperity was expected to bring longer, healthier lives. In the UK, that assumption is not realised. While overall life expectancy has broadly stalled, healthy life expectancy, which is the number of years lived in good general health, is now falling.  ONS data puts healthy life expectancy at around 60.7 years for men

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Beyond Unemployment: The Mental Health Cost of Young People Being Out of Education, Employment or Training 

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Every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, develop, and build a future they can look forward to. Yet many are classified as NEET (not in education, employment, or training). While discussion often focuses on the economic consequences, the impact on mental health deserves far greater attention.  For many young people, being outside education, employment,

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Understanding Autism in Girls: Breaking the Silence

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Autism was viewed through a predominantly male lens and diagnostic criteria reflects how it commonly presents in boys. As a result, many autistic girls are not diagnosed until adolescence or adulthood.  Awareness is growing. We understand that autism in girls often looks different, and recognising these differences is essential for ensuring girls receive the understanding and support they deserve.  Autism in girls

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