MUTU System: changing perceptions about pelvic health and postpartum mental health
Mental health issues during or after pregnancy often arise from related health issues resulting from that pregnancy, however, discussing those issues can often be embarrassing or stigmatised. To tackle the…
Non-Violent Communication: making free choices in our actions
Communication has sometimes been challenging over the last year, we even might be feeling a bit out of practice. Therapist Michael O’Sullivan writes that Non-Violent Communication may provide the key to…
Turning Point offers innovative new service to those with personality disorders
Carlina Whitmore, a peer support worker for Turning Point, spoke to us about a brilliant new service they developed as a response to the need for specialist care for those…
How the unreal world of the pandemic has impacted dissociative symptoms
The pandemic has affected many people with existing mental health problems, many are struggling with new ones. How has the unique environment of the pandemic impacted those who dissociate?
Quantity or quality? Mind’s report on remote therapy asks questions about standards of care
Mind's new report into the use of remote therapies during the last year illustrates the positives and the pitfalls of this form of mental health support.
Forest bathing: how returning to the trees can decrease symptoms of anxiety
Shinrin-yoku or, forest bathing has been a long-standing part of Japanese culture since the 80s. Is it finally time to take this mindful nature practice and its mental health benefits…
Agenda reports on: Sexual harassment against women using public services
Women experiencing sexual harassment or assault in public services is something not spoken about very often, particularly in settings such as mental health in-patient units or hostels.
Should parents be contacted by universities in the event of a student mental health crisis?
Parents are once again asking for universities to implement an opt-in scheme, where students can choose for parents or a trusted person to be alerted if they're experiencing mental health…
Don’t wait for your life to fall apart before you get help, says Turning Point
Turning Point has released the data for the last year, which has shown that more and more people are getting into contact with services before their drinking habits spiral out…
Mental health services are failing homeless LGBTQ+ young people
A damning report conducted by Albert Kennedy Trust has detailed the levels of abuse and trauma experienced by young LGBTQ+ people, as well as the limited awareness of support services that…