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Reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 – Body image

20 May 2019, Dr Antonis Kousoulis

Antonis and Bethan reflect on Mental Health Awareness Week 2019.

70 years on: why the language we use to describe mental health matters

2 May 2019, Dr Antonis Kousoulis

Dr Antonis Kousoulis talks to us about the language we use to describe mental health and why it matters today.

Body image and mental health: leading a life art class

26 April 2019, Jolie Goodman

Concerns about body image and appearance, while often associated with younger people, are not exclusive to being young. In later life adults are still concerned about body image. Jolie talks about this and how our relationship with our bodies changes as we age through the lens of an life art class.

Moving from self-destruct to self-care

17 April 2019, Rachel Smith

Last year we asked our supporters how they recognise when they need more self-care. Rachel reflects on what this question means to her. She takes us through her journey - moving from self-destruct to self-care and talks to us about how lifestyle changes have improved her mental health and self-esteem.

Body image – a key to better mental health

17 April 2019, Mark Rowland

All of us live with our bodies as they evolve and change. Just as all of us have a role in shaping an inclusive culture where we help others feel comfortable in their own skin.

Exploring loneliness in children

3 April 2019, Jane Caro

Jane Caro gives her analysis on the ONS report: 'Exploring loneliness in children, Great Britain: 2018'. We welcome this report as we know that the experience of loneliness amongst children, is likely to have important implications on their emotional wellbeing and mental health as they grow and develop. This report shows that more research is needed in this area.

70 years on… no health without mental health

2 April 2019, Dr Antonis Kousoulis

Antonis Kousoulis talks to us about why mental health experiences are personal to each of us, about how a change in society's perceptions of mental health helped to improve our legal rights and how a collective view on mental health prevention could move us forward to a positive place on par with physical health improvements.

Standing Together Cymru: deepening social connections

27 March 2019, Katie Bellaris

Project Manager, Katie tells us all about Standing Together Cymru; the project which aims to improve mental health, wellbeing and build community connections.

NHS Digital Mental Health of Children and Young People in England: Predictors of mental health problems

27 March 2019, Victoria Zamperoni

Victoria Zamperoni takes us through the 'NHS Digital Mental Health of Children and Young People in England: Predictors of mental health problems' analysis, discussing its limitations and what might come next.

Instagram: I both love and loathe it for my mental health

25 March 2019, Rachel Smith

Rachel talks us through why Instagram can be both good and bad for your mental health, and how to strike the balance to find healthy social media use that works for you.