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Apr 11
6 min

Living With PTSD - Who Am I Behind This Mask?

“So, tell me a little about yourself.” Do you dread these words? Do you avoid new people because of where a simple introduction might lead?

Apr 8
3 min

'Recovery' - A Misleading Word

Recovery is a word we often hear. “You will recover from this” But what does it mean to recover?

Apr 8
4 min

Difficult roads to beautiful destinations

I’m a man and no less of a man for admitting ‘I’m not okay’ and for openly talking about the constant struggles & battle I face with myself.

Apr 3
3 min

Counselling for officers should do more to prevent mental health issues, says former prison officer

In 2019, almost 2,000 prison officers took absences from work in England and Wales, due mental health and pressures from work.

Mar 31
3 min

The Importance Of Student-Lead Mental Health Initiatives

With so much uncertainty over the past year, students’ mental health is facing its own pandemic.

Mar 27
3 min

An Open Letter On Harry & Meghan

So many spread the #BeKind and #MentalHealthMatters messages but it seems like those messages have just been forgotten.

Mar 18
4 min

COVID 19 - The Devastating Impact Of The Pandemic On Children

Children being referred to the NHS with serious mental health problems has reached a record high.

Mar 17
3 min

'Our Silent Emergency' - Roman Kemp's Documentary on Suicide & Mental Health

Roman Kemp's documentary follows Roman as he explores the mental health and suicide crisis gripping young men across the Country.

Feb 19
5 min

How it took a global crisis to shine a light upon a drowning system

This pandemic of the mind is affecting our colleagues, neighbours, loved ones and our children. We do not need to suffer in silence anymore.

Feb 10
2 min

Self-harm among children & young people has doubled in six years

Finding comes as experts highlight huge impact of Covid-19 pandemic on young people’s mental health.

Feb 3
9 min

Pandemic Stories: Lockdowns & Loneliness

Amongst the many things we'd all love to see the back of, I think we're all universally fed-up with the phrase "grim milestone".

Jan 27
2 min

Pandemic Stories - Doug Woodward

Finding new walks and awaiting the Spring with the birds and butterflies and the warmth of the sun. This is what gets me through lockdown.

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