Sometimes when we are unsure about why we are feeling low or out of sorts we overlook some really simple everyday triggers which could be the source of our problem. Read on for some common factors which may be contributing to or causing your low mood. Summer sunshine Many of us automatically assumes that the read more »

The 13th – 19th of June 2011 marks Carers Week, a week to celebrate and support the hard work of Britain’s six million unpaid carers who are providing support for a family member of friend in need of help. Whilst adopting a caring role can be extremely rewarding for some, for others it can result read more »

The 2011 Attitudes to Mental Illness survey has shown that general perception and outlook concerning mental health is beginning to change, though negative attitudes towards some conditions still exist. The survey, which was published by the NHS Information Centre, showed that of the 1,741 adults who were interviewed in 2011, 77 per cent agreed that read more »

Despite the number of marriages falling and the number of divorces soaring, the age old of tradition of tying the knot still boasts tremendous health benefits. According to the Office for National Statistics, married couples have a higher life expectancy and are healthier than non married couples. Though the ups and downs of relationships can read more »

Counselling sessions have been offered to the 28 Metropolitan Police officers selected to accompany the Olympic Torch on its 70 day journey across the country. The 28 officers will be running alongside the torch and whoever is bearing it for over two months, ensuring that potential attacks are kept at bay. The officers have received read more »

Editor in chief of Italian Vogue Franca Sozzani, has put three plus-sized models on the cover of the June 2011 issue in the latest step of her campaign against pro-anorexia websites and blogs. Tara Lynn, Robyn Lawley and Candice Huffine are pictured on the front of this months Vogue Italia seductively displaying their gorgeous curves read more »

Government statistics show that the number of abortions among women over 40 has risen by more than 30 per cent in a decade, reports the Telegraph. According to government statistics, the number of women aged 40 and over who have had an abortion has risen by almost a third since 2000. Last year alone a read more »

In a recent interview for In Confidence on Sky Arts, the much loved British actor and comedian Stephen Fry spoke about his continuing battle with bipolar disorder. Many of us will remember back in the mid-nineties when Fry walked out of a West End play and disappeared off the map for a week – feared read more »

According to figures from the Crown Prosecution Service, almost 4,000 women have been successfully prosecuted in the past year compared with just 1,500 women in 2005 (an increase of 169%). A number of experts are concerned that this rise in female convictions is a sign of the growing culture of violence among women, whilst others read more »

Mental health charity Mind is calling on employers to encourage supportive work environments where employees can talk about mental health issues without fear of discrimination. The charity’s Taking Care of Business campaign found that an alarming number of employees believe they could face the sack for admitting they feel stressed or depressed. Of those surveyed read more »