Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) explained
August 11, 2022
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that affects about 4% of the UK population.
Autism is a spectrum condition not a disorder
August 11, 2022
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Autism spectrum condition is a neurological developmental disability that affects communication and behaviour and how people perceive the world and those around them.
Autistic meltdown verses shutdown
August 11, 2022
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One of the biggest struggles for people on the autism spectrum is dealing with meltdowns and shutdowns.
The benefits of a neurodiverse workforce
August 11, 2022
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There are many types of neurodivergence, and neurodiverse individuals should be made to feel welcome and valued in a workplace.
What is neurodiversity?
August 11, 2022
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There is a growing group of people who believe that neurodiversity is a natural and valuable form of human difference.
Neurodiversity is an understanding that not all brains work in the same way. Neurodiversity is the idea that neurological differences are natural and should be respected as such.
Impact of ill mental health in the LGBTQ+ community
January 31, 2022
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Stigma: “The disapproval of an individual or group based on perceivable social characteristics that separate them from other members of society.”
Discrimination: “The unjust treatment of different categories of people, on grounds of race, sex, age, sexuality or disability.”
When supporting individuals with complex and varied mental ill health, it’s important to consider other factors that may hinder their recovery journey.
Men’s Mental Health – The Hidden Killer
January 26, 2022
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Last year 4,912 people took their lives.
3,682 of these people were men.
We see, hear and read about mental health awareness constantly, but statistics such as the ones above really hit home. Suicide is a hidden killer. According to www.samaritans.org, men are 3 times more likely to take their own lives when compared to women.
What is Depression?
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January 29, 2021
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We all feel pressure as part of our daily lives, however it’s important to manage this pressure of life.
Pressure starts to trigger our stress hormones and when this pressure is not addressed, it can start to take over our lives. Failing to manage stress, can lead to more serious mental health issues in the long term, such as depression and anxiety.
Dealing With Stress
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November 19, 2020
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We all feel pressure as part of our daily lives, however it’s important to manage this pressure of life.
Pressure starts to trigger our stress hormones and when this pressure is not addressed, it can start to take over our lives. Failing to manage stress, can lead to more serious mental health issues in the long term, such as depression and anxiety.
What is Mental Health First Aid?
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September 11, 2020
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Mental Health First Aid is in fact a programme that was created in Australia by education specialists and mental health professors, Betty Kitchener & Tony Jorm. Betty was a mental nurse and Tony was a mental health researcher. The mental health researchers wanted to expand upon the traditional physical first aid programme, to consider…