My Brains Not Broken

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Mental health matters for people of every age, race and demographic, but an area that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves is in young people. It might not be news to some, but the numbers are rising year after year when it comes to young people dealing with mental health disorders and mental illness.

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MQ Mental Health

APRIL 18, 2024

Historically for me and others with mental health challenges, stress can have a life-limiting and inhibiting impact, perhaps more so than for some other people. The decline of my mental health was unexpected, concerning and rapid. including learning a lot from research papers about stress and mental health.

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Community Care

JULY 26, 2023

Police forces across England will, in future, stop attending mental health-related incidents unless there is a significant risk to safety or a crime being committed, and refer cases to health or social care services instead. The Metropolitan Police has estimated that its officers spend, on average, 14.2 hours in A&E and 8.5

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My Brains Not Broken

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It took me many years to learn that for me, the winter months always hit my mental health extra hard. It was more difficult to maintain wellness, and harder to keep a positive attitude around my mental health journey. experience Season Affective Disorder (SAD), and it typically lasts about 40 percent of the year.”

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 30, 2022

For the past few years, I’ve done research surrounding mental health and the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month. I think it’s important to understand what mental health challenges exist for unique communities and groups of people, and these statistics help paint that picture. population.

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 17, 2023

When it comes to my mental health, one thing I can always count on is that it won’t be too long before I learn something new. Sometimes it’s a mental health or psychological term. Part of that was definitely due to stigma – it was harder to have conversations about mental health at that point in time.

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Psychological Health Care

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The reality is that for some, stress and fear can become so overwhelming and persistent that it can evolve into an anxiety disorder, impacting daily life and overall well-being. Additionally, studies show an anxiety disorder will affect nearly 30% of all adults at some stage in their lives. What Are Anxiety Disorders?

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 19, 2022

Sharing our experiences around mental health is crucial to shrinking the stigma and improving the way we treat mental health in our communities, but it’s also important to share resources. That being said, here are some links to a few mental health organizations, resources and help lines! Help Lines.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

With so many of us being active online and new social media platforms popping up frequently, is social media good or bad for mental health? Last month in New York City, social media was designated a public health hazard for its effect on youth mental health.

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Community Care

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Older people are being unlawfully detained in mental health hospitals “in very many cases” because of poor practice around the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), the Care Quality Commission has warned. AMHPs making greater use of Mental Health Act powers to tackle crises or suspected abuse or neglect.

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My Brains Not Broken

AUGUST 3, 2023

Drew is very open and honest about mental health in his work. In this interview, we talked about his approach to comedy, mental health and his recent comedy special. Comedy can be a good outlet for our mental health – why do you think that is? Whether it’s mental illness or addiction issues.

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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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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 12, 2022

Last year, I took a deep dive into some statistics and data surrounding mental health and the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month. I think that diving into data and statistics is one of the clearest ways to make mental health visible in our society. of Americans with a mental illness are uninsured, and 8.1%

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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. What Can We Do About It?

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Community Care

AUGUST 18, 2023

The issue in this case was which of two local authorities was responsible for providing and paying for “aftercare services” under section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (“MHA”) for a particular individual. The facts of the Worcestershire case This case involved a woman (“JG”) who had treatment-resistant schizoaffective disorder.

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Community Care

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Under section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) there is the added ingredient that the person cannot be charged for services and therefore the costs for the relevant local authority are often higher. The MHA code of practice (paragraphs 33.20

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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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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

MARCH 16, 2023

It’s the start of a new season with spring sprung and a new series of Open Minds, MQ’s podcast where we speak to researchers, celebrities and people with lived experience of mental illness about the latest progress in mental health research. And student mental health and well-being was an area ripe for research.

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MARCH 4, 2024

World Book Day also encourages young children to dress up as fictional characters, which may also turn out to be potentially good for mental health. Whatever time of year, is reading good for mental wellness? But just like a smile to a stranger , can reading be helpful to improve mental health?

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This Eating Disorders Awareness Week we share some facts about eating disorders you may or may not yet know. Further research is needed to understand, prevent and treat eating disorders which is why the work of MQ is so vital. Studies suggest that up to 25% of people with eating disorders are male. Did you know.?

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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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My Brains Not Broken

APRIL 18, 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. What is a Mental Filter? What Can We Do About It?

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MQ Mental Health

APRIL 8, 2024

Lukas Kesslig has experience of living with someone who showed symptoms of bipolar disorder. Lukas grew up with a father who had mental health challenges. Clinical depression, like the depressive episodes which Dad suffered as part of his bipolar disorder, does occasionally strike me. This is one son's story.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 1, 2024

This is just one reason why language around mental health is so important, for example calling someone ‘an anorexic’ is unhelpful as it not only does it sees the condition before the person, but it defines the person by one condition. Many people might think one eating disorder fits one person for their whole life.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 1, 2024

This is just one reason why language around mental health is so important, for example calling someone ‘an anorexic’ is unhelpful as it not only does it sees the condition before the person, but it defines the person by one condition. Many people might think one eating disorder fits one person for their whole life.

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Bipolar Bandit

MARCH 7, 2024

First, let me say it is not easy living with someone with bipolar disorder. It is understandable because they have to watch out for their own mental health. I have written a blog How to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder , but have some things to add. He gets anxious when I am manic and his mental health suffers.

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 4, 2024

World Book Day also encourages young children to dress up as fictional characters, which may also turn out to be potentially good for mental health. Whatever time of year, is reading good for mental wellness? But just like a smile to a stranger , can reading be helpful to improve mental health?

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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. Mental health can be a very traumatizing thing to open up about due to the stigma surrounding it. Seeking mental health help can almost feel like admitting that something is wrong with you. Little known facts about mental health. Psychiatry.org).

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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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Nnatasha Tracy

JANUARY 4, 2024

As a mental health advocate, I've observed people attributing everything to bipolar disorder, from feelings and thoughts to actions. While a mood disorder does influence feelings and thoughts, not all emotions and thoughts are a result of bipolar disorder.

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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. The post Can running improve my mental health?

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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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My Brains Not Broken

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The idea of a high-functioning version of mental health challenges is new to me, so I decided to do some research. In the same way there are various symptoms of anxiety/anxiety disorders, we all have different ways of dealing with anxiety. How hard did we push our body, our mind, our health?

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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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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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