Public trauma first aid training could improve the mental health of emergency responders
A survey has found that emergency responders believe that greater public awareness of immediate trauma care would help alleviate the mental burden of their job and save considerably more lives.
‘Growing better mental health through nature’ in Greater Manchester
Green social prescribing solutions to the increasing demand for mental health services are becoming a popular alternative. Here, we explore Greater Manchester's own programme 'Nature for Health'.
Researchers outline steps necessary to improve the mental health of young people
Researchers at King’s College London and Oxford University have outlined a series of recommendations for schools and policymakers to address the ongoing mental health crisis caused by the worldwide pandemic.
Awareness film asks ‘All Men’ to take responsibility for violence against women
After every high-profile case involving male perpetrated violence against women, social media is flooded with #NotAllMen. Now, Women's Aid and a host of male British Actors are asking #AllMen to…
Holistic Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: unleashing the human psyche and spirit
Dr Hilary Garraway explores Holistic Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (HCBT), a new strengths-based, solution-focused and creative model, fully recognising the importance of identity, the human spirit, and the potential within.
UK workforce demand for mental health related skills increases by 230% over five years
Research from The Skills Network suggests that demand for mental health related skills has increased exponentially over the past five years, and has also only seen more demand during the…
St John Ambulance: How you can support young people’s mental health
The Covid-19 mental health crisis has been keenly felt by young people. Dr Lynn Thomas, medical director at St John Ambulance, offers advice on how we can all play a part…
Are more Brits going outdoors for their mental health than ever?
Research from Plas y Brenin, The National Outdoor Centre in Wales Snowdonia indicates that the pandemic has pushed more Brits than ever to go outdoors for their mental health.
This world mental health day: how survivors can safeguard their mental health
Sunday the 10th of October is World Mental Health Day. In this blog we focus on how survivors can protect themselves from retraumatising news and media and in turn, look…
WHO says that the 2020s was a decade of a missed opportunity, but plans for new horizons
The World Health Organisation has revealed figures that have found that around the world governments are not meeting standards of care for mental health services. In response, the WHO has set…