According to recent figures the number of admissions to hospital for people who self harm has seen an 11 per cent increase over a three year period. Since 2006/07 the number of admissions has increased by almost 10,000, making the figure 104,340 in 2009/10. In addition to this a pattern of admissions was also revealed, read more »

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month we observe the two minute silence for Armistice Day which marks the end of the First World War. During this two minutes we have the opportunity to remember those who fought for our freedom, not just during the two World Wars, but also read more »

A study conducted by leading health charity Mind, has found that a huge number of British employees feel compelled to lie to their employer about having to take stress-induced sick leave. The research, which was released to coincide with Stress Awareness day (3rd November) found that one in five workers have at some point had read more »

Despite miscarriage occurring in one in four pregnancies a taboo still remains around the subject leaving many a mother overwhelmed with loneliness after the loss of their baby but feeling unable to discuss it. Though Lily Allen’s very sad news of a second miscarriage earlier this week is tragic, perhaps it will send a message read more »

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry at King’s College London and published in the British Journal of Psychiatry has found that individuals who exercise during their free time are less likely to have symptoms of depression and anxiety. In addition, the researchers also found that physical activity when done as read more »

The end of British Summer Time was marked yesterday with the turning back of the clocks and though most were thankful for an extra hour in bed, the prospect of now waking up in the dark and going home in the dark is daunting and depressing for most. As it stands an increase in the read more »