Focus on depression
Depression is one of today’s most common illnesses. Our focus article explores the causes, the complexities surrounding diagnosis, and the treatments available.
Welcome to Mindset, the revolutionary new publication dedicated to the health of the mind. As well as providing invaluable information, we will also be a platform for opinion and debate, with up-to-date news of research and development, and a place where you can share your personal experiences with others. By working together we will truly revolutionise the way we think and feel about mental wellbeing, give it the status it deserves, and go a long way towards helping remove the taboos and stigmas that still surround it.
Coping with loss
One in twenty children will experience the death of a parent, yet most adults feel very uncomfortable talking to the younger generation about death. However, if you want to help your child at a time of loss, it’s essential that you do just that.
7 Common myths about PTSD
For as long as humans have been fighting battles, there has been the psychological impact of warfare, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. However, despite increasing research into this field of mental health, popular myths still surround it; here we address seven of them.
Health and Prevention
Natural Healing
While mental health experts warn about depression as a global epidemic, other researchers are discovering ways we can trigger our natural production of happy chemicals. All you need to do is get your fingers dirty.
Who's caring for carers?
A study from Cardiff University revealed that nearly 60% of doctors have experienced mental illness and psychological problems at various stages in their career. That is bad enough in itself, but what is much worse is that very few of the 2,000 surveyed said that they had sought help.
Happy Holidays
The season of goodwill is almost upon us, and for most that means a well-earned break away from the office. Whether you’ll be spending that time at home or in sunnier climes, here we look at why it’s so important to give your brain a holiday.
Case Studies
Prince Harry - On the road to happiness
Despite his titles and privileges, we must never forget that Prince Harry is an ordinary human being. He has emotions, drives, needs and vulnerabilities, just like the rest of us. Here we take a look at his journey to-date, on the road to finding happiness.
A Special Bond
It’s been over 20 years since Martin experienced his first episode of major depression. He soon learned that opening up and talking about it was the only way to change his father’s old-fashioned views that ‘men don’t cry; men don’t ask for help’.
Taking Back Control
Mark Sanderson was determined to become the best chef in the world. However, his obsession with fulfiling his dream became a nightmare when his mental health started to deteriorate. Here, he gives a candid and inspirational account of how he regained control of his life.
Workplace initiatives
When actions speak louder than words
Awareness of mental health in the workplace is important, but real action needs to be taken by employers to ensure wellbeing is at the top of the agenda and not just something we talk about.
Corporate Care
As part of our commitment to reducing the stigma around mental health, we have chosen to introduce Mental Health First Aiders, who have undertaken an internationally recognised training course enabling them to spot the signs of mental health challenges.
Seen but not Heard?
Technological advances and changes to employment law are key issues changing the employment sector. Another is mental health. We consider how the workplace is evolving in relation to mental health and the extent to which it is at the forefront of employers’ minds.