Today, 10th September, marks World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), an annual event hosted by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO). The…
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Stress, the palpable tension in our minds and bodies, is the silent antagonist of modern life. It creeps in during moments of pressure or uncertainty, making us feel overwhelmed and…
World Children’s Day serves as a reminder that every child, irrespective of their background or circumstances, deserves every right to grow, learn, and thrive. The theme for 2023, “For every…
Pregnancy is a life-altering experience for both partners, yet discussions often revolve solely around the expectant mother’s physical and emotional challenges. What often gets overlooked is the emotional rollercoaster that…
Diabetes, a chronic condition characterised by the body’s inability to regulate blood sugar levels, is on the rise, affecting millions of people worldwide. Recent research has shed light on the…
Have you ever found yourself doubting your accomplishments? Feeling like you’re just pretending to know what you’re doing and scared something will happen where everyone will find out that you’re…
This week marks Children’s Mental Health Week in the UK, and the theme for this year’s event is “Let’s Connect”. The focus is on building stronger connections within families and…
Have you heard about ‘Blue Monday’? It’s the third Monday of January, and according to psychologist Cliff Arnall, it’s the most depressing day of the year. He selected the day…
Children all over the country are completing their first weeks of a new school year, as a new term starts. For some children new classrooms, new teachers and new classmates…
Depression in pregnancy, known as antepartum depression, is becoming extremely common with the World Health Organisation stating that as many as 1 in 10 parents-to-be are affected. A recent study…