The power of language: re-thinking mental illness de-stigmatisation
When discussing mental health/illness, language inevitably plays a huge part. But what could we, as a society be doing more of to ensure these conversations aren't further stigmatising people?
Ramadhan is an opportunity to think about our own mental health and others
Muhammed Khan writes that Ramadhan is a period of fasting and contemplation for more than a billion Muslims worldwide. It is an opportunity to think about the less fortunate and…
Psilocybin, depression and a new era of treatment
This month, the Centre for Psychedelic Research has once again published some fascinating findings that hint to the potential in using psilocybin or "magic mushrooms" in the treatment of depression.
‘Lessons from the Battlefield’ What can NHS frontline workers learn from veterans?
Responding to a need for trauma focused support, Help for Heroes have opened up their package of tips, tools and guidance 'Lessons from the Battlefield' to aid frontline workers and…
NHS workers take tips from the performing arts to improve workplace wellbeing
Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), in collaboration with Swansea University and Performing Medicine, announce the success of a pilot programme to improve staff mental health and wellbeing.
My Therapy Assistant: Innovating connections between users and therapists
My Therapy Assistant launches on the 19th of April and promises to bring an honest, transparent approach to sourcing therapy.
“Climb your mind” The relationship between mental adversity and the mountains
Alex Fitzgerald started the charity Joe's Giants in 2020, in memoriam of a beloved friend, with the aim to show others how the mind and a mountain have more in…
You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
What is Act and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? And how can it encourage me to live a life full of meaning? Mental Health Today spoke with Dr Nic Hooper about how the…
Using social media in bed could be a sign of avoidance, warns wellbeing expert
Research conducted by Vita Health Group has analysed the night-time habits of 2,000 UK adults and has concluded that the use of social media before sleep could be a mental…
How can we better safeguard people living with eating disorders?
After the tragic death of Nikki Grahame, what needs to be done to safeguard those with eating disorders? We investigated Grahame’s story and RCPsych’s findings.