Dr Antonis Kousoulis discusses the impact of Reality TV on mental health, and what the government and TV regulators are doing, and should do, about it.
Today, the Mental Health Policy Group, an alliance of six national charities working together to improve mental health, has written to Jeremy Hunt and Boris Johnson calling on them to commit to taking action to improve mental health, as set out in our new manifesto “Towards Mental Health Equality.”
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We’ve looked at the added value of the arts and how they can keep us happy and in good mental health.
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Last year we asked our Instagram followers how they recognise when they need more self-care. Some people referenced physical symptoms like tension headaches, spots, illness, being run down, fatigue, and others talked about mental symptoms like not being able to concentrate or speak properly, forgetfulness, depression, anxiety and tension.
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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.
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We are delighted to be launching ‘How to look after your mental health in prison, a guide for male prisoners’, a new addition to our ‘How to Look after your Mental Health’ series.
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We are all about prevention at The Mental Health Foundation and 2019 marks 70 years since the organisation was founded, then known as the Mental Health Research Fund.
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This week, 'The Archers' listeners witness Elizabeth’s struggles and initial acceptance of her deteriorating mental health, as the impact of her son Freddie’s prison sentence finally overwhelms her.
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We are proud to represent 70 years of innovation in mental health. And it seems that the times have never been more welcoming to positive change. To achieve this change, we need to all join the mission that makes most sense: preventing mental health problems.
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As festive drinks party invitations start arriving, people won’t need reminding that our culture is as soaked in alcohol as a Christmas pudding. With the help of supportive family, friends and services, I managed to break the cycle and stopped drinking altogether nine years ago.
