MQ Mental Health

MAY 10, 2024

Mental Health Awareness Week is this year 13th to 19th May. For 2024 the theme is ‘Movement for Mental Health’. Movement can have a positive impact on mental wellness whether that be through running, some more gentle activity or even through fundraising for charities such as MQ Mental Health Research.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Investigating transdiagnostic factors across mental disorders is of high importance as transdiagnostic factors can be targeted for both diagnosis and treatment in a diagnostically mixed sample. As depression, anxiety and eating disorders are highly comorbid illnesses that share a multitude of risk factors (McGrath et al.,

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MQ Mental Health

APRIL 21, 2024

Not only are there a number of runners raising money for vital mental health research (Which you can too in the future ) but also we’re excited because running is an excellent way to relieve stress and anxiety. But why is running good for mental health? Running not for you?

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Prosper Health Collective

MAY 13, 2024

Maternal mental health looks at the psychological and emotional health of a mum, mum to be or trying mum from the fertility journey, through conception to birth and post birth adaptation to being a mum. Stages of Motherhood Mental health challenges can vary depending on the stage of motherhood that you are in.

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MQ Mental Health

MAY 11, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year's theme is anxiety. To kick off the conversation around the topic, we at MQ want to chat about the difference between anxiety and an anxiety disorder. Is it anxiety or an anxiety disorder? This might be a disorder.

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My Brains Not Broken

JULY 25, 2023

Over the years, I’ve learned a number of words, phrases and definitions that have helped me understand my own mental health. Some of these are connected to mental illness or medicine, while others are connected to mental wellness. Should is also not the only word that create this strain and anxiety.

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MQ Mental Health

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A link has been found between joint hypermobility and the emergence of depression and anxiety in adolescence, according to a new study by Brighton and Sussex Medical School in the United Kingdom (BSMS) published in the BMJ Open. It is therefore important to identify the factors that may increase the risk for these disorders.

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MQ Mental Health

MAY 2, 2024

Last week, a ruling was published rejecting calls from over 30 organisations to look at the impact the pandemic had on the mental health of children and adults as part of the Covid-19 Inquiry. This} decision means key questions will go unanswered, questions like: Why was there no public mental health plan?

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 16, 2022

This post comes on a heels of a similar post I wrote recently called “I Am Not My Depression” ( you can check it out here! ). And just like in my recent post, I want to share why instead of saying that I’m more than my anxiety, I explicitly try to reinforce the notion that I am not my anxiety – and here’s why.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 13, 2022

We know about seasonal affective disorder, shorter days and colder nights and all that, but there’s another big reason that I don’t love this time of year. But even though my mental health tool kit might be slightly smaller, there’s nothing a few modifications can’t fix.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 7, 2024

In 2014, Dr Andrea Reinecke (UK) developed a life changing intervention for panic disorder that combined CBT and a blood pressure drug into a treatment that only needed to be. In 2017 Dr Claire Llewellyn (UK) identified some childhood eating behaviours as potentially predisposing risk factors to future onset of eating disorders.

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Psychological Health Care

MAY 7, 2023

Being a mother can be a wonderful and fulfilling experience, but it can also come with mental health challenges. Whether you’re a new mum, or dealing with toddler tantrums, managing fast growing teens or preparing to farewell adult children, each stage of motherhood is a joy and blessing, but can also impact your mental health.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 11, 2022

While I’ve improved how I manage anxiety over the years, there are plenty of ways my anxiety manifests that I’ve never been able to get a handle on. No matter how much I try to manage anxiety in every possible area of my life, there always seems to be something that makes me anxious. The Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Prevalent comorbidities among those with autism ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism often co-occur. Anxiety Anxiety may be the most common comorbidity for those with autism. Research indicates that up to 84% of autistic individuals also live with anxiety. The reasons for this vary.

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MQ Mental Health

JUNE 14, 2023

Today an article in the British Medical Journal has announced that a group of global experts are working on a new resource to help progress research into anxiety disorders, depression and psychosis, with a view to developing new treatments. Our vision is a global resource curated by and relevant to a global community.”

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 28, 2024

Having suffered with symptoms of bipolar 2 disorder for over fifteen years, my hope in making this piece for See Change is to give people some understanding of how it feels in the different phases of this complex mental health illness. So basically having depression from bipolar 2 disorder causes you to go into survival mode.

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MQ Mental Health

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Amidst the wishes of peace and good will there are many challenges to our mental health. It’s not uncommon for mental illnesses to be exacerbated at this time of year. If you struggle with your mental health at this time of year, you are not alone and help is available. Rumination is {also} a predictor.

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Relias

JANUARY 23, 2024

On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 20, 2022

Shocking Barriers Killing Our Mental Health. While this seems like a small act, it led to me developing a sense of body dysmorphia, as well as severe anxiety over food. While this seems like a small act, it led to me developing a sense of body dysmorphia, as well as severe anxiety over food. ← Does Anyone Care?

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MQ Mental Health

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder. Mental Health and Diabetes Physical illness and mental illness are often interrelated. Depression and diabetes are very much linked. This is backed up by a 2001 meta-analysis suggested depression could be twice as common in those with diabetes than those without.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The theme for Children’s Mental Health Week (5 to 11 February 2024) this year, the campaign’s 10 th year, is ‘My Voice Matters’. Autonomy can positively benefit mental health and lack of independence can, for adults, increase symptoms of depression. Childhood doesn’t usually involve much autonomy.

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Blurt It Out

AUGUST 30, 2023

Anxiety disorders are becoming prevalent. For example, an epidemiological survey by NCBI [1] states that one-third of the population experience anxiety at least once in their lifetime. There’s been increasing research into practical means of therapy to improve an individual’s emotional and mental health.

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Lawson Psychology

MARCH 5, 2024

Can running improve my mental health? Yes, running can improve your mental health and general wellbeing. Running has been shown to improve mood, and reduce stress and anxiety symptoms both alone, and in combination with psychological treatments for mood disorders. Copyright © 2024 Lawson Clinical Psychology.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

While travel might be challenging for someone with mental illness, it can also be life-enhancing. In this personal story from Juliette Burton that has key points backed by research, we explore how one person’s mental health challenges can be improved by exploring the world. I’ve been abroad alone for work, not for leisure.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This Eating Disorders Awareness Week, MQ’s copywriter Juliette Burton who also works as a writer, comedian, and mental health activist, shares her experience of what happened the day she was sectioned under the mental health act for anorexia. No matter the eating disorder manifestation, compassion is key.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Feeling loved and feeling love for others has a positive effect on mental health and those who feel loved and love others experience fewer depressive symptoms than those who do not. And while relationships are clearly important to mental well-being they do not have to be romantic.

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The Social Care Elf

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Ashlee Negrone summarises a systematic review and meta-analysis on omega-3 supplements for depression and anxiety in adults, and briefly introduces their Active Ingredients project on omega-3 for youth depression and anxiety.

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MQ Mental Health

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Winter can have quite the impact on our mental health. This can be a condition that is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during the fall and winter months when the days are shorter and there is less sunlight. SAD – what is it?

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Tackling mental health disorders among survivors of COVID-19 should be a priority, say researchers. A study published by The BMJ today finds that COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after initial infection.

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Blurt It Out

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, many individuals experience anxiety. However, a specific type of anxiety often goes unnoticed: high-functioning anxiety. Furthermore, it will explore various treatment options for high-functioning anxiety. What Is High-Functioning Anxiety?

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Relias

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the line of duty, they can experience events that have a lasting impact on their behavioral and mental health. Behavioral and mental health challenges for veterans Veterans are at high risk for mental health issues. Depression can take several forms. That’s where your organization comes in.

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Community Care

APRIL 30, 2024

The government has particularly highlighted growth in the number of claims for people with mental health conditions, with the numbers being awarded PIP whose main disabling condition was mixed anxiety and depressive disorders rising from 2,200 per month in 2019 to 5,300 in 2023.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Ahead of Time To Talk Day (1st February 2024), we take a look at how language and mental health are linked. Language around mental health is, let’s face it, clunky at best. It may seem an impossible task at times, particularly with words regarding mental health. Words can be hugely powerful. Pain is pain.

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Bipolar Bandit

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Wh at is Mental Health? Mental health reflects “our emotional, psychological, & social well-being.”. Mental health can affect, how we think, feel, & act. You can have both good or bad mental health. . You can have both good or bad mental health. . What is Mental Illness?

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MQ Mental Health

JANUARY 26, 2024

Ahead of Time To Talk Day (1st February 2024), we take a look at how language and mental health are linked. Language around mental health is, let’s face it, clunky at best. It may seem an impossible task at times, particularly with words regarding mental health. Words can be hugely powerful. Pain is pain.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This week (5-11 February 2024) is Children’s Mental Health Week. The UK government recently published guidance from the department of health and social care into improving the mental health of babies, children and young people. Early years are formulative, and can set the course for mental health in later life.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This week (5-11 February 2024) is Children’s Mental Health Week. The UK government recently published guidance from the department of health and social care into improving the mental health of babies, children and young people. Early years are formulative, and can set the course for mental health in later life.

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