There has been a concerning rise in the number of eating disorders in the UK over the last 5-years, with hospital admissions specifically for eating disorders rising by 84% What is the Difference Between an Eating ‘Problem’ and an Eating Disorder? An Eating Problem is ‘any relationship with food which a person finds difficult.’ An…
Category: Mental Health
Mental health can affect anyone, no matter what their circumstances are. Today we want to take a look at mental health in parents, how this can impact of both the individual as well as their children and the help that may be available to them. Mental health can vary in severity, therefore, no two cases…
Today draws a close on Mental Health Awareness Week, in which the theme this year has been ‘Nature and Mental Health.’ Spending time around nature can have a very positive impact on both your mental and physical health. It can help to boost your mood, increase confidence, reduce stress and anger and help you to…
By Aimee Jones INTRODUCTION There are various models of disability, but today we are going to focus on just two of them. The two that we are going to look at are; The Medical Model and The Social Model. It is important to note that while models are useful tools for helping people to discuss…
Many people struggle with their mental health as a result of not having a well-balanced lifestyle. However, ensuring that you have a good, balanced life, is not always easy and there are a lot of people who do not understand the importance of this; let alone where to start! Having a balanced life, starts with…