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By Dr. David Laing Dawson We have made two big mistakes in the care of the mentally ill over the past 50 years. The first was transferring care from the Provincial Psychiatric Hospitals to the Gene…

Eden Pohle I can never get a great grasp of what people think about me. It has always seemed crazy how we each have our own lives, we see other people and develop our own perception of them, but I …

Toxic Positivity. Everywhere you turn, there is another vlogger boasting about their glamorous life on social media, showing off her pristine kitchen as she neatly organizes her fridge with plastic…

How writing out my thoughts has helped me. Over the past few years when I am overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions, especially if my thoughts begin to cause anxiety and mood changes, I will grab m…

The Four Ingredients for a Good Night's Sleep 💤

Kitty Westin's TedTalk in which she shares her personal story to help break the stigma around discussing mental illness.

Doctors have long dealt with perceived threats to their careers if they are open about mental illness and addiction. Now about two dozen states are changing licensing forms to lessen the stigma.

This year, Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week takes place from 5th – 11th February and so I wanted to highlight some of the work being done to support students at Queen Mary. As a Se…

Time to Talk Day is an awareness day run by the charity MIND promoting the importance of talking about our mental health. We are reposting this blog in time for this year’s Time to Talk Day w…

Looking for a starting point to improve your wellbeing? Here’s 5 for you!

The importance of diversifying our relationships

In life’s unpredictable journey, there are moments when the weight of challenges can dim even the brightest spark within us. The sensation of losing hope is a formidable adversary, capable of…

Can adoption pose mental health risks for the adopted children? Well, research suggests it can, but how does that happen? Let's discuss the same in the post.

You generally don’t hear much about people who have cancer who fail to get treatment. Cancer is the kind of incentive that makes getting treatment, let’s just say… a priority.…

Of the many, many, many things addiction takes from us, it’s perhaps boundaries that are the hardest to re-establish, but they are among the most important.

Policymakers must focus on long-term structural changes in order to reduce the negative interactions of people with mental health disabilities with police.

Inequality mental health - Andy Bell reflects on a recent peer research study and shares his thoughts on mental health and inequalities.

Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others.

Whether or not we struggle with mental, physical or emotional challenges, a strong support system is critical to help us navigate life's ups and downs.

Where do you spend your time outside of your home and workplace?

Positive relationships with parents and other adults during childhood significantly contribute to better mental health in adulthood.

In today’s fast-paced society, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of reconnecting with nature. Green spaces offer physical and mental health benefits. Let’s embrace what Mot…

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others.” The Dalai Lama Why altruism is good for you Being kind to others is good for your mental health and