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Coping with Anxiety in Uncertain Times

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The world grapples with ongoing challenges such as political instability, economic fluctuations, and health crises and mental health has become a concern.  A rise in anxiety and stress levels across various demographics, prompting questions on how to cope in these uncertain times.   The effects of the pandemic to geopolitical tensions, can create uncertainty. Many people may feel overwhelmed by news filled with distressing information, […]

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Social Media’s Impact on Teen Mental Health

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In the digital age, social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitter are integral to the lives of teenagers. While these platforms offer opportunities for connection, creativity, and self-expression, they also pose significant risks to mental health, contributing to rising levels of anxiety and depression among adolescents. The lockdowns with the pandemic fundamentally changed how young

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Measles Outbreak: Importance of MMR Vaccination

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Earlier this month a child died in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital of measles. Alder Hey stated that it had treated 17 children for complications of measles since June 2025. These 17 children must have caught the measles from other people, therefore there are others who have measles who hopefully have not had complications.  There were

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UK Family Hubs: A Comprehensive Support System by 2028

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Every council in England will have a family hub by 2028.  To provide a single point of access for services in health, education and wellbeing. There will also be activities for children under five and youth service provision.  It is considered that this will provide an integrated and accessible support for families. It is reminiscent

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UK Bill on Assisted Dying: Key Parliamentary Vote Explained

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The Commons voted on Friday (20th June 2025) for a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people. This is a landmark of social reform. The legislation passed by a vote of 314-291. This is considered the biggest parliamentary hurdle. It will now undergo scrutiny in the House of Lords.  There could be further amendments

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NHS Equity in Mental Health: A Call for Action

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NHS Providers last week called for physical and mental health to be treated equally by the NHS.   The action plan is to provide ‘values driven, patient centred, and staff enabled’ mental health care.  The disproportionate levels of funding, mental health problems account for 20% of the disease burden but only receives 10% of NHS spending.

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Men’s Health Strategy: A Call for Public Input

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Last month the Government called for evidence to inform the development of a Men’s Health Strategy. It is not a formal consultation but seeks views from the public as well as professionals.  They are seeking views on health-related topics including education and behaviour, work and experience of health care.  The Men’s Health Strategy will form

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Impact of Income Inequality on Mental Health and Well-being

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Income inequality is important because there are threefold differences in the proportion of the population suffering from mental illness between more and less equal countries. As well as, physical health is better, levels of trust higher and violence lower in societies where income is more equally distributed. Anxiety disorders, impulse–control disorders and severe illness are

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Rising Mortality Rates in the UK: An Urgent Public Health Concern

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Over the past decade, the United Kingdom has experienced a disturbing trend: rising mortality rates and stagnating life expectancy. The UK has a long-standing public health system and significant medical resources, this is a cause for national concern.  Life expectancy in the UK has plateaued. Last year, 2024, rates returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. However,

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