Health & Patient Care
Small things can make a big difference in tackling loneliness
In February The Guardian published an article by Owen Jones on the small ways we tackle loneliness. Here are four responses to that piece – keep reading
Mental health
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Five ways to reach out when you’re feeling lonely
Are you feeling lonely? If the answer is ‘Yes’, here are some simple steps to help you reach out and feel more connected to others keep reading
News
Surge of COVID-19 related mental health issues imminent say RCGPNI
The Royal College of General Practitioners in NI (RCGPNI) is concerned that issues such as redundancies, alcohol abuse, domestic violence and disrupted grief processes are keep reading
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Boost your wellbeing by learning a new skill
Starting a new activity may seem daunting, but psychologists say it can improve your health — and it can also be a lot of fun keep reading
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How to look after your mental health when you’re feeling overwhelmed
No matter how much we put our wellbeing first, when you have an ongoing mental health condition, you may experience a time where you feel keep reading
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GP mental health: nearly 600 general practice staff sign up for coaching sessions
A wellbeing service launched by NHS England on the 24 April in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has seen 570 bookings so far The #LookingAfterYouToo individual coaching keep reading
Management
Sharing the responsibility for managing mental health at work
Organisations, managers and employees must learn to work together to improve mental ill-health caused by work, says Simone Cheng, a policy adviser at Acas. Doing keep reading
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Workplace wellbeing improves with age
A recent survey suggests that workplace satisfaction – like red wine – gets better with age. A survey of over 10,000 people from 131 countries keep reading
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How to be more upbeat
Writing down the good things that have happened during the day, getting out into nature and setting realistic goals can all help you achieve a keep reading
Health & Patient Care
Surgeries for serotonin: the health and business benefits of hiring a general practice mental health therapist
As we continue to see mental health as a leading cause of disability worldwide – with depression alone costing the UK £7.5bn per year due keep reading