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Still Moving: Eating Disorders And Movement For Mental Health

MQ Mental Health

Content warning: This blog references eating disorders and suicide For Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, the theme is 'Movement for Mental Health'. For those with eating disorders, movement or exercise holds some challenges. The charity BEAT Eating Disorders estimate 1.25

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Proposed Mental Health Act overhaul included in Queen’s Speech

Community Care

Proposals to overhaul the Mental Health Act 1983 will be considered by Parliament over the next year, the government announced today in the Queen’s Speech. They would have to have a co-occurring mental health condition. Mental health services are under severe strain from huge demand and limited resources.”

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Movement Is Hope: Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

MQ Mental Health

This Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, the theme is Movement for Mental Health. In this article, MQ staff member Juliette Burton (pictured above) explains why her mental health lived experience has led to her movement – running to raise money for mental health research and why it matters so much to her.

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Mental Health Is A Marathon: Why Exercise Helps Mental Well-being

MQ Mental Health

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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10 Facts About Eating Disorders

MQ Mental Health

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. Recovery is possible.

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week: What Happens The Day Someone Is Sectioned For Anorexia?

MQ Mental Health

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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How to Talk to Kids About Recovery

Sober Courage

Talking to kids about Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) recovery requires sensitivity, honesty, and age-appropriate communication. Have you … Continue reading How to Talk to Kids About Recovery