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How has Covid-19 affected child and adolescent mental health

WebA World Health Organisation (WHO) paper published in 2013 had previously highlighted the need for a proactive – as opposed to reactionary – approach to public mental health pointing to “a number of key actions, not limited to treatment requiring state intervention to promote mental health”. These included providing “better (and more

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How will online learning impact student mental health

WebIn a survey carried out by The Boar Features which gained 67 responses, it was clear that many students had concerns about their mental health if online learning should be implemented and many had found that it had worsened throughout the pandemic. 61% of participants said that their mental health had deteriorated over the past six …

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‘Hello! I’m your therapist!’: can AI help mental health

WebW ith mental health services under significant strain, patients are increasingly looking for new options. Online treatments have already experienced a notable surge, with platforms such as BetterHelp seeing a huge rise in revenues. But could technology’s relationship with therapy go even further, courtesy of AI?

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Why do we know so little about women’s health

WebThis is how women have continued to be treated throughout the history of medicine, to the point where women’s health was sometimes known as ‘bikini medicine’. This term came about because medical professionals acted as though the only thing that made women different from men was the parts of the body that would be covered by a …

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Teachers to be Trained in Mental Health: But is it Too Little Too …

WebThe Government’s decision to launch a new training scheme to help teachers spot the difference between stress and mental health issues is overall a positive one. The pilot, which ran in 1500 schools, showed that the training improved teachers’ ability to “understand the difference” between clinical diagnosis and normal levels of stress.

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The representation of mental health in television

WebM ental health is a vital issue that should be regularly discussed in a compassionate and responsible manner. In recent years, we have seen attempts to portray experiences such as anxiety or depression realistically. TV and other forms of media can serve as a helpful platform for discussing such issues. It’s important that TV characters …

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Mental health in literature: fact vs fiction

WebFiction novels, however, will naturally explore mental health through the path of a narrative, including friendship and family support networks that may conflict or compare with your own familial struggles with mental health. Where one type of literature can place the topic into perspective, and provide a haven of familiarity, the other can

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Deciding to take a year out of university for mental health

WebCW: discussion of mental health, mention of self-harm and overdose. T he importance of mental health is rightly being discussed more frequently in today’s globally interconnected world. Around a third of University students suffer from poor mental health enough to justify needing professional help of some form.. I was no exception, having a …

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Colour changing inks: the future of health monitoring

WebOne issue to be addressed is how other external environmental factors might affect the colour changes. More testing is required to account for varying temperatures, light exposures, and other scenarios. Nevertheless, colour changing ink is a promising avenue for future health and environmental monitoring. It is more wearable, stable, and faster

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A healthier, happier wellbeing: the link between music and mental …

WebRelaxation is key to how we can improve our mental health through music. On the flip side, though music provides a safe lyrical haven enabling you to escape for relaxation, another eminent power of music to improve your mental health is motivation. Sometimes there’s nothing better than hearing an upbeat melody to pump yourself up, …

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Tips for developing mental resilience in the face of adversity

WebHere are some things that can assist you in your goal of attaining mental resilience. Having a positive mindset. This is probably the most important factor when it comes to developing resilience. In life, challenges and adversity will come, and in times of difficulty, it can be hard to stay positive. However, what is crucial is that you try and

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Why should we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month

Webental Health Awareness Month has been celebrated in May since 1949, with the purpose of breaking the stigma of mental health illnesses. By encouraging conversations and empowering those who struggle with mental health, awareness is just what we need amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Although it was started in the United States …

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The rise of wellness tourism

WebThe new GWI forecast anticipates growth of 21% every year through 2025 until the sector is worth $1.1tn. It also predicts that the spa and thermal/mineral springs markets, the other two wellness sectors hit hardest by the pandemic, will see respective growth of 17% and 15%. Demand for wellness experiences rose as 2021 unfolded, with …

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In defence of the depiction of mental health in ‘Joker’

WebArthur Fleck, the movie’s Joker, suffers from a mental condition where he laughs uncontrollably even when he’s not in the laughing mood. Joaquin Phoenix’s haunting performance shines in portraying this aspect of the character. In the early half of the movie, Arthur’s condition leads to a beating, perhaps most notably with the subway scene.

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Writing on mental illness: why Virginia Woolf inspires me

WebT his article deals with themes of suicide, suicidal ideation, bipolar, anorexia and family death. I n Mrs Dalloway, published just under a century ago, Virginia Woolf famously wrote how “the world wavered and quivered and threatened to burst into flames”.Today, 98 years later, anyone who has struggled with mental illness (particularly …

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Adam Silver, the NBA and the stigma surrounding mental health

WebMost striking, however, was the Commissioner’s damning observation on the status of mental health in the league. “We are living in a time of anxiety,” Silver said, “I think it’s a direct result of social media. A lot of players are unhappy”. Silver seemed genuinely concerned with the mental health status of the league and added that

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University of Warwick backs creation of HealthTech Campus at …

WebT he University of Warwick will create a HealthTech Campus at Arden Cross, as part of a regeneration project worth £3.2 billion, it has been announced.. A joint venture involving the University, the UK government, and the private sector, the Campus will aim to bolster the UK’s life sciences industry, with a particular emphasis on developing new …

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“It’s important to fight transphobia where we can”: interview with

WebThe Health Centre on campus should prescribe hormones to trans people who need them, just like they’re willing to prescribe them to cisgender people who need them. There are actually more cisgender women taking oestrogen than there are transgender women. Healthcare is very expensive and inaccessible to most trans …

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Skins and the glamourising of mental illnesses

WebS kins followed the lives of various groups of British teenagers as they grew up – it’s natural then, of course, that the show depicted various characters with mental illnesses.. But the representation of mental health problems in Skins largely enforces representations of mental health problems as something that only effects a particular …

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Conquering the impossible: the inspirational stories of marathon

WebJerome Drayton, who held the marathon record in Canada for 43 years, once said that, “trying to explain the agony of a first marathon is like trying to explain colour to someone who is born blind.”. For these three inspirational men and women, running a marathon took far more than resilience. They had to conquer the seemingly impossible.

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The drug dilemma: why musicians are still falling victim to …

WebIt is also important to remember that drug use and mental health issues are inherently intertwined in the music industry, especially when you consider how high the rates of mental illness are among musicians. Turning to drugs may be a sign that someone is unable to cope, and given the fast-paced nature of the industry, it is easy to see why.

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