This week on 6th June it will be 80 years since D-Day. The operation involved over 150,000 troops from allied nations. Its aim was to establish a foothold in occupied France and liberate Western Europe. The beaches of Normandy were code-named Omaha, Utah, Juno, Gold, and Sword. Soldiers faced heavy machine gun fire, barbed wire, and minefields as they stormed the shores. This …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
