Tag: depression
Mental health: It’s time to mind yer heid
Mental health has never been more important than now and it’s crucial you and your pals know you’re not alone. Stormzy to Lewis Capaldi, even the biggest stars in the world are taking the time to mind their mental health and wellbeing. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-XJAzFp2W/
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Let’s talk about mental health: depression
September 10 is Suicide Prevention Day worldwide, but it’s important that we talk about mental health all year round. All week we will be discussing mental health.
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Mental Health Awareness Week: Opening Up
https://www.instagram.com/p/BipfoFblL82/?taken-by=seemescotland The devastating news announced on Friday (11 May) of the death of Frightened Rabbit lead singer, Scott Hutchinson seems immensely more poignant as we enter Mental Health Awareness Week.
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson opens up on mental health
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is encouraging the discussion for male mental health.
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Mental Health Matters
Earlier this year, mental health hit the headlines when Netflix released the controversial series 13 Reasons Why. While the show gained praise for raising awareness on teen mental health, there was also criticism and accusations of glorifying suicide. One thing it did highlight, however, was that in a world that never switches off, young adults need more support. Lorne Gillies takes a look at what’s out there for young people who are struggling with their thoughts and feelings Did you know that three children in every class will have experienced a mental health problem before the age of 16*? That’s…
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Let’s Talk About Depression
Today is World Health Day, an annual event highlighting various illnesses and disabilities to raise awareness and spread knowledge. This year the World Health Organisation (WHO) is running a year-long campaign on depression. Depression is one of the leading illnesses worldwide and suicide is the second largest cause of death amongst those aged 15 to 29. With exam season around the corner this can be a stressful time for young people, with many not realising there are people you can speak to. Chat it Out Charities across the UK have dedicated helplines for those who are feeling depressed and need…
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Robin Williams, we’ll miss you
If you were a 90s kid like me, chances are there was only one man you’d have announced to be your favourite actor round about the age of eight. He had buckets of energy, childlike mischief sparkling in his eyes and the ability to make you laugh, no matter how rubbish things were. Robin Williams brought joy to the lives of millions of children and adults. Even now, my whole family – we’re grownups now and some of us have kids of our own – will sit and watch Mrs Doubtfire and laugh our heads off. My dad will have…
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Beating post-Christmas depression
Today is the day everyone dreads. It’s the day the Christmas decorations come down and we all return to the library to complete assessments and revise for exams. Yep, it’s 6 January, and Christmas is well and truly over – and according to the papers, today is the most depressing day of the year. After a fortnight of watching Christmas films, eating mince pies, and sleeping way later than term-time hours normally allow, our minds and bodies are hard-hit by post-Christmas depression and the January blues. However, rejuvenation is possible and you can start to feel more positive about the…
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