Can nature help to improve your mental health?
Here, we discuss Lea Wermelin, Danish Minister for the Environment’s current priorities, such as encouraging those with mental health issues to make the most of Denmark’s green spaces and increasing natures accessibility.
Psychological resilience in children during COVID-19
Dr Lucy Viney, Clinical Psychologist and Co-Founder of the Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic underlines the importance of building psychological resilience in children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social isolation during childhood causes damage to specific brain circuit
A study in mice has shown long-lasting effects from juvenile social isolation and suggests methods of potential treatment.
The critical role of digital mental health therapy
Dr Lloyd Humphreys, clinical psychologist, NHS Innovation Accelerator alumnus and Head of Europe at SilverCloud Health, explores the aspects of delivering mental health services after COVID-19 and the important future role of digital mental health therapy.
Beyond COVID-19: The call for a European mental health strategy
Marcin Rodzinka, Advocacy and Policy Officer for Mental Health Europe, discusses how EU states are paving the way for more resilient mental health systems post COVID-19.
The mental and physical impacts of living with a gambling addict
Susie Jones gives her personal account on the financial and emotional pressures of living with somebody with a gambling addiction, how lockdown has accentuated many of the behavioural triggers, and the steps people can put in place to combat the behaviour.
Combatting back-to-work anxiety in STEM
In this article, we will explore back-to-work anxiety in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries and how to combat it.
New guidance provided for sentencing offenders with mental disorders
Daniel Jackson, Solicitor at BCL Solicitors LLP, reviews the recently published sentencing guideline for offenders with mental disorders, developmental disorders or neurological impairments, which is effective from 1 October 2020.
U.S. healthcare workers struggling with mental health as a result of COVID-19
A new study highlights the mental health struggles faced by healthcare workers in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Helping your dog overcome separation anxiety post-lockdown
Luke Chapman, managing director of Vale Pet Foods, shares his advice on how to help your dog overcome separation anxiety post-lockdown.
Children’s mental health: Transitioning back to school
Paediatric experts from Nationwide Children offer their advice on children's mental health when transitioning back to school.
Video-calling tips for social anxiety sufferers
Steve Dell, Anxiety and hypnotherapy expert, advises what social anxiety sufferers can do to make video-calling easier.
What impact has lockdown had on mental health in the UK?
According to research undertaken by mental health charity, Mind, the UK's mental health has deteriorated during lockdown.
UK health epidemic: The benefits of exercise for your mental health
Mental Health Advocate and Medical Doctor, Charlie Easmon explains why he thinks the UK is close to a health epidemic, made worse by COVID-19, and discusses the benefits that taking up exercise has for your mental health.
Has COVID-19 changed our approach to health and wellbeing?
Dr Arianna Di Stadio, neuroscientist and co-founder of Hello Pure, explores whether our approach to health and wellbeing has been altered in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Understanding the connection between vision loss and mental health
Victoria Johnson from Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada sheds light on the connection between vision loss and mental health.
How can technology help your mental health?
David Brudö, CEO of digital platform Remente, explains how COVID-19 has accelerated the need for technology to proactively address the mental health crisis.
Leeds City College ‘I’m In’ campaign supports students and staff in lockdown
As part of the ‘I’m In’ campaign, Leeds City College have put in place a number of stimulating activities and resources to provide mental health support to students and staff during the COVID-19 lockdown.
How to beat the COVID-19 lockdown blues
Lucy Victoria Desai, copywriter at Fulton Umbrellas, here discusses ways to fight the COVID-19 lockdown blues.
How can your employees avoid quarantine burnout?
Alexandra Anders, Talent Director at Cornerstone OnDemand, shares tips on how employees and organisations can spot the signs of quarantine burnout and how to avoid it.
