Police want therapists to play bigger role confronting sexual offence risks

Reports of child sexual abuse continue to rise and the police are looking to explore different approaches to facilitate prevention.

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When the silence of child abuse follows on to adulthood

"Facing the grief, the horror and the sadness of my childhood has helped me immensely, as hard as it is," writes Morrene Hauser.

Morrene Hauser

Adult performers have unique mental health needs – here’s how we help

Pineapple Support provide a safe, secure and non judgemental place to seek support and communicate anonymously with other performers and people not in the industry, who volunteer their time as…

Leya Tanit

Navigating life insurance when you have a history of mental illness

Many have suffered discrimination at the hands of insurers, but others have found providers that have built a rounded, honest profile.

Sophie Benson

What should we make of mistakes?

Cognitive behavioural therapist Micheal O'Sullivan outlines how we might better approach mistakes.

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How to stop idolising or vilifying people

Psychodynamic therapist Nadine Moore explores the benefits of relating to others as integrated wholes, rather than entirely good or entirely evil.

Nadine Moore

Bipolar cyclist attempts Route 66 world record to promote tackling mood disorders

The cyclist leans on nutrition, exercise and relaxation techniques to manage the disorder.

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Housing services ‘in jeopardy’

Instead of being supported to live independently in the community, people severely affected by mental illness are more likely to face distressing and unnecessary stays in hospital under proposals.

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How to find the right therapist for you

Identifying the type of therapist you want can feel like hard work. Help is at hand.

Nadine Moore

Psychedelics and depression: reconciling risk and revelation

Some people don’t come down after taking magic mushrooms, their mood stays elevated for months. Research from Imperial College London into treatment-resistant depression has attracted increasing interest. But where might…

Mark Brown