International Men’s Health Day This year’s International Men’s Health Day theme is zero male suicide. International Men’s Health Day is an annual observance held on 19th November to highlight the importance of men’s health and well-being. The day aims to raise awareness about the challenges that men face in maintaining good health, and to encourage men …
Attention deficit hyperactivity and getting older ADHD symptoms change with age. The symptoms do not usually increase. Symptoms, such as hyperactivity, may improve with age. Working memory and organisational skills may remain. The reasons why ADHD symptoms may appear to worsen with age may be; Increased demands: With more demands on your time and attention, such as work, …
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Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month In November, there is an awareness campaign called, “Movember” which is to raise awareness of male illnesses, including those illnesses specific to men and also raising awareness of men’s mental health. Mind commissioned a report into men’s mental health in 2009 and revisited it again in 2019. There were some …
Gepirone Hydrochloride, a not so novel antidepressant! Last month, September 2023, the FDA approved gepirone hydrochloride for major depression. It should be available to patients in the USA next year. You may not have heard of gepirone before and it is not licenced for use in the UK. However, it has been to the FDA …
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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. …
