We all know the benefits of regular exercise, but biting the bullet and committing to getting more active can sometimes get in the way of our inner intentions. ... Read full article
Linda Isaacs, Chartered Physiotherapist working at the Walnut Grove Clinic, has highlighted the importance of physiotherapy for improving the quality of life of those suffering from Long Covid-19.... Read full article
Considered to be the most depressing day of the year for many, there are calls this year to convert this year’s Blue Monday to ‘Brew Monday’; an opportunity to pop the kettle on, and make time to speak with a loved one. ... Read full article
Research carried out by UK charity Action for Children has found that more than 80% of parents are struggling with at least one symptom of burnout due to the impact of Covid-19.... Read full article
Before the start of the pandemic around 8% of people in Scotland worked from home (WFH). Covid-19 has dramatically changed the way in which many office workers now perform their role; with now around 52% of workers in Scotland being based from home.... Read full article
TikTok’s blend of video-blogging mixed with its influencer style presence of Instagram has seen the platform rise in popularity. But perhaps more surprisingly an increasing number of users have been using the platform for mental health support.... Read full article
We all know that a build up of stress and anxiety resulting in burnout is detrimental to our health and wellbeing. But why do we sometimes put off essential ‘me time’, or lower its priority so it sits at the bottom of our to-do-list?... Read full article
Anxiety is a word that has become all too common over the past 18 months. Prior to the Coronavirus pandemic it was a word that perhaps we might not have typically used about ourselves. However, Covid-19 has touched us all in different ways... Read full article
A report compiled by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after an unannounced inspection of St Thomas’ Hospital Emergency Department in June 2021, has been published following concerns regarding the care of mental health patients during the pandemic.... Read full article
A recent study exploring psychological support services for health and care staff during the first peak of the pandemic has revealed growing concerns over nurse and health worker mental health and wellbeing.... Read full article