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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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Mental Health Crisis and Welfare Reform: Urgent Needs

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Three leading charities – Mind, Scope and Citizens Advice – have seen a big increase in demand following the government’s welfare green paper.   People are worried what the changes will mean and how they will cover the cost of living and how this will impact on their physical and mental health.  The charities are urging …

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Liz Kendall’s Proposed Changes to Welfare: What You Need to Know

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The Work and Pensions Secretary, Liz Kendall MP, announced the benefits reform Green Paper this week. The significant reforms to the welfare system, aiming to reduce the benefits bill by £5 billion annually by 2030 and encourage employment among those capable of working.  Abolishing the Work Capability Assessment which evaluates an individuals’ eligibility for health-related …

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Understanding Burnout: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

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Burnout is a state of chronic exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, leading to emotional depletion, detachment, and a decline in performance. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon, primarily linked to workplace stress, but it can affect anyone experiencing persistent pressure and overwhelming demands.  Common signs of burnout include:  Factors that contribute …

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Labour Party’s Welfare Reform: Impacts on Poverty and Vulnerable Populations

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The Labour Party claimed that combatting poverty and defending the welfare state were their top priority.  What do you believe now? With the recent ideas of welfare reform?  This will impact the most vulnerable people and is this appropriate?  What did the Chancellor mean when she said, “ducked for too long, like the rising cost …

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The Power of Digital Activism in Social Movements

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A social activation movement is a grassroots or global initiatives aimed at creating awareness, sparking dialogue, and inspiring action. These movements often begin with a specific cause, utilising platforms like social media to spread their message and rally supporters. Unlike traditional forms of activism, which may rely on localised or physical gatherings, social activation movements …

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