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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My Brains Not Broken

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Mental health is important for everyone, but it’s especially important to spotlight teenagers and mental health. Mental health is important for people of all ages, but there is a clear need for mental health awareness and education with teens.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 19, 2023

I have posts all about mental health terms and why we use the words we do when we talk about mental health. I have a different way of talking about mental health than I did in years past, and I know I’m better for it. There are plenty of valid reasons to adjust the way we talk about mental health.

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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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Save the Social Worker

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Take Heart describes the journey of a young person through the stresses of studying in a competitive society like Singapore. The post Best books for mental health professionals appeared first on Save The Social Worker. John shares honestly from the heart, and offers a good peek into the lives of clients you might have.

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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. It’s not our fault.

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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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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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Society of Clinical Psychology

MAY 2, 2023

Nearly half of all Americans will meet criteria for a mental health disorder at some point in their lives, and many more experience symptoms of these conditions at different points in their lives. ” The post May is Mental Health Awareness Month! ” The post May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

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MQ Mental Health

JUNE 29, 2023

MQ Mental Health Research and the University of Glasgow, with support from The Lord Mayor's of London, have collaborated to help the UK better respond to the mental health issues arising from the ongoing cost-of-living-crisis. How will the cost-of-living-crisis impact the mental health and wellbeing of people in the UK?

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MQ Mental Health

MAY 11, 2023

However you feel about the British monarchy in general, it’s sometimes useful to note public figures who have been open about their own mental health conditions or been openly supportive of mental health campaigns. She sees mental health as important as physical health: "If I need it, I'll make an appointment.

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MQ Mental Health

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This International Men’s Day (19 November) we’re celebrating the amazing achievements of men working in mental health research. We’re focusing on 5 amazing men who have made impact in the world of mental health science. We’re focusing on 5 amazing men who have made impact in the world of mental health science.

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MQ Mental Health

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Narcissism is a mental health condition and not the same as loving yourself. Did you know children who spend more time playing adventurously have fewer internalised problems and better mental health? Getting creative is good for your mental health. Creativity can decrease stress and improve well-being.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 4, 2022

If you’ve ever felt concerned about your mental health, you’re not alone. Mental health is an increasingly important issue in our society. Roughly 1 in 5 adults report experiencing mental health problems each year. Our individual experiences are what shape our mental and emotional health.

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Social Work With Adults

MAY 16, 2023

Anxious for more progress It’s Mental Health Awareness Week , which this year takes a theme we can all relate to: anxiety (#ToHelpMyAnxiety). This wonderful social movement’s continuing mission is to challenge and one day end the stigma and discrimination faced by those of us who experience mental health problems.

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MQ Mental Health

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

No matter your religious beliefs or traditions, all holidays hold some similarities in the joys to be had and the difficulties we may face in many areas, particularly when it comes to mental health. There are many reasons why the holiday season might be harder than others when managing mental wellness and well-being.

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The Social Care Elf

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Liesbeth Tip, Jingni Ma and Christina McClure review a recent cross-sectional study exploring vicarious racism, vigilance and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The post Racism, vicarious racism and mental health: how can we support those affected?

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MQ Mental Health

MARCH 16, 2023

Recently, a systematic review and meta-analysis was published in The British Medical Journal , which looked at mental health symptoms before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. It says that at a population level in these countries, there was little change in the prevalence of mental ill-health. But is this the full picture?

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Bipolar Bandit

MAY 11, 2023

Mental health is a topic that has been gaining more attention in recent years as society moves towards breaking the stigmas surrounding it. With the rise of mental health awareness campaigns, increased people are becoming aware of the importance of mental health and its effects on a person’s life.

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MQ Mental Health

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The UK Government has announced a new ‘Vaccine Taskforce style approach’ to tackle a range of health challenges, including mental health. The mental health mission will receive over £40 million in funding for mental health research, particularly into the use of digital technologies as interventions for mental illnesses.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 16, 2022

When it comes to our mental health, every person has different resources for managing it and coping. Adverse Childhood Experiences may challenge a person’s mental health every day, from waking up to falling asleep. No doubt these are harming our nation’s mental health. The current mental health system.

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The Guardian

JANUARY 23, 2023

Dr Geraldine Strathdee to investigate care units after series of scandals involving abuse or neglect of vulnerable patients Ministers have ordered an inquiry into the quality of care in mental health inpatient units in England after a series of scandals in which vulnerable patients were abused or neglected.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

DECEMBER 9, 2023

The benefits of cultivating compassion have been described for thousands of years and, over the last two decades, an increasing number of therapeutic approaches have been promoting its use in addressing mental health difficulties. This approach proves particularly helpful in addressing issues like self-criticism and shame.

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Stuck on Socialwork

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Below is a guest blog I wrote for the Society For Participatory Medicine (SPM) and their newly released manifesto… Navigating youth and their families through what is often a complex mental health system is a job that is frustrating but also an honor.

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MQ Mental Health

APRIL 15, 2024

April is Stress Awareness Month so to be aware of stress, honour it and deal with it appropriately, it’s important to be clear in the distinction that stress is not a mental health condition although it can be the cause of and the symptom of one. If we ignore long-term stress it can turn into a mental health condition.

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 24, 2024

I often write about how challenging the wintertime can be for our mental health, and it happens every year. ” Science Daily This survey, which was completed by more than 18,000 people in 134 different countries , speaks volumes about our view of rest as a society. It improves my health (physical, mental, emotional, etc.);

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My Brains Not Broken

MARCH 14, 2023

I thought it was another version of not liking yourself, another catchy mental health term that just means we think we’re awful. ” If we’re exercising a stigma about our own mental health condition, in some way, we disapprove of it. Shame about my mental illness, shame about the challenges it creates.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

APRIL 26, 2023

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the George Floyd Uprising, and the Stop Asian Hate movement, ethnically and racially marginalized individuals in the United States need access to quality mental health care now more than ever. Department of Health and Human Services, 2019).

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The Critical Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This jargon-free book is suitable for all trainee and registered health professionals who require knowledge and understanding of drugs used in the treatment of mental health conditions for prescribing or administering purposes. ISBN: 9781914171444 235pp £24.99. Contact us. Lights, Camera, Action!

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My Brains Not Broken

JANUARY 12, 2023

This is especially relevant when it comes to mental health, because we as a society haven’t always had healthy ways to define our experience, which lead to further stigmatization. Mental health challenges feel isolating. If it feels like your thoughts are spiraling, it’s good to admit that.

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MQ Mental Health

APRIL 15, 2024

Whether it’s painting, drawing, sculpting, cooking, knitting, sewing, writing, singing, playing music, dancing, the arts play a big role in our overall mental and physical health as well as our communities. But there’s evidence to show that creativity helps our mental health and our stress management.

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The Guardian

JUNE 26, 2022

Report suggests half of all foster carers are looking after a child with complex needs Foster care in Britain is facing a “mental health crisis” because the government is failing to meet the needs of mentally ill children in care. Continue reading.

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MQ Mental Health

JANUARY 20, 2022

The MQ Foundation is pleased to announce that our partner organization, MQ Mental Health Research (MQ) has been awarded $690,000 from the Wolfson Foundation to conduct research on the causes of COVID-induced cognitive decline. This is the first phase of a two-part study. The second phase will focus on developing and testing treatments.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

APRIL 7, 2020

A recent article out now by Sosoo, Bernard, and Neblett (2019) titled “the influence of internalized racism on the relationship between discrimination and anxiety” shows that different types of race-related stress, particularly racial discrimination and internalized racism, may combine to adversely impact mental health over time.

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My Brains Not Broken

JUNE 15, 2023

When I say the words “mental health,” where does you mind go? When I think of the words “mental health,” my instinct is to think about myself, and I suspect I’m not alone. Besides demographic data, a lot of the data connected a person’s mental health to how society treats that person.

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My Brains Not Broken

MAY 9, 2023

During Mental Health Awareness Month , there’s a lot of talk about shrinking the stigma. While it might look different than it used to, the stigma surrounding mental health is alive and well. There are plenty of ways we can shrink the stigma around mental health. How Do We Shrink the Stigma?

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