On the day of my breakdown, I was at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, trying to write the political briefing for the Spectator magazine. I’d done it every day for four years, usually in just 30 minutes, and it was read by everyone from the Prime Minister down. This time, I found myself staring … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have narrated a powerful new film in support of a mental health campaign which encourages people to look after their mental and physical wellbeing. Public Health England’s Every Mind Matters platform has launched new advice, focused on looking after people’s mental wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic. It has been … Read more
The majority of patients admitted to intensive care suffer long-term physical and mental health problems, scientists claim. Seven in ten ICU survivors end up with post intensive care syndrome, which can include fatigue, frailty, anxiety or difficulty holding a conversation. The findings, based on 1,300 people, are the first from an ongoing five-year study across … Read more
Retired mental health worker, 59, dies from coronavirus after answering call to return and help struggling NHS in its fight against Covid-19 Glen Corbin, 59, worked at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health in London He recently returned to his role working in both acute and rehabilitation services His colleagues have now paid tribute … Read more
‘It’s really triggering’: Home and Away’s Sam Frost reveals her tips for managing your mental health during the coronavirus lockdown By Daily Mail Australia Reporter Published: 03:53 BST, 31 March 2020 | Updated: 04:24 BST, 31 March 2020 She’s best known for being a reality star and soap actress. But away from the spotlight, Sam … Read more
NHS hospitals see spike in mental health patients on days when tweets about the topic surge, a study shows. Two London hospitals had up to 15 per cent more patients referred for a crisis episode or emergency on days when social media was rife with depression discussion. The researchers said news stories about mental health are … Read more
JOHNNY TIMPSON: We encourage men to talk about mental health but do worries about insurance in the future cause some to suffer in silence? By Johnny Timpson For This Is Money Published: 09:15 BST, 18 February 2020 | Updated: 09:15 BST, 18 February 2020 Johnny Timpson, a financial protection specialist at Scottish Widows, says that … Read more
Kate and William launch £5million scheme to support Britain’s mental health during the anxious coronavirus lockdown By Kate Mansey For The Mail On Sunday Published: 00:24 GMT, 29 March 2020 | Updated: 00:25 GMT, 29 March 2020 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will launch a £5million scheme today to support the nation’s mental health … Read more
Well, what a week it has been for all of us as we come to terms with a world dominated by coronavirus and the restrictions on lives that, less than a week ago, seemed unimaginable. Yes, it was happening in Italy, in France, in Spain, in New York and in California. But surely not here? … Read more
Britons have insisted they will ‘go insane’ cooped up in their homes for weeks as Boris Johnson today announced a three-week coronavirus lockdown. Mr Johnson plunged the UK into a lockdown as he ordered the immediate closure of all shops selling non-essential goods, as well as playgrounds and churches in a bid to stop the … Read more