As we enter another week of lockdown, for some of us it hasn’t gotten any easier. Whether you’re a key worker keeping busy or are staying at home exhausting all corners of Netflix, anxiety can affect us all and it’s important to deal with it in a healthy way. It’s completely normal to feel worried … Continue reading Seven Ways to Stay Positive During Lockdown
Tag: Mental Health
The Islamic translations of biomedical mental health concepts implemented in practice, by Islamic healers in East London
RTB DISSERTATION SUMMARY BY TASNIA CHOWDHURY Background: The premise of this dissertation was based on my own experiences of always feeling at war with myself when it came to mental well-being and spirituality. Too many times I heard emphasis on the healing power of God's words and the spiritual explanations of mental health symptoms but … Continue reading The Islamic translations of biomedical mental health concepts implemented in practice, by Islamic healers in East London
Inner City Communities: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
What is PTSD & what is Generalised Anxiety Disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. The condition affects roughly 1 in 3 individuals and it can develop immediately, weeks or even years later. Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is having regular/uncontrollable worries about a variety of … Continue reading Inner City Communities: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
The Person With The Biggest Smile
Hey, my name is Hajera and I wanted to share my story on depression and anxiety from childhood. I come from an Asian-Bangladeshi background and I grew up as a Muslim. I have 2 older sisters and 1 older brother who is autistic. From my earliest memories I have of life, my life at home … Continue reading The Person With The Biggest Smile
Why are 3 out of 4 Suicides Men?
- Progress that has already occurred and solutions - Men and mental health Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 45. In 2015, 75% of suicides registered in the UK were men. It’s important that despite all the great progress occurring we continue to push towards tackling this problem within our … Continue reading Why are 3 out of 4 Suicides Men?
A Silence in the Black Community Around Mental Health?
Introduction – the effects of institutionalised racism, wealth inequalities and social structures In all communities within the UK and around the world there is a silence around mental health, it’s a societal and worldwide issue. From research I have done, conversations with peers about experiences, as well as learning about it last year one in … Continue reading A Silence in the Black Community Around Mental Health?
Does University Worsen your Mental Health?
- The education system & wellbeing - Introduction Throughout the early stage of our lives we spend a lot of time, if not the majority, at school. From primary, secondary and all the way to university. 9am – 4pm, 5 days a week, 40+ weeks a year. It’s routine and it’s the way we are … Continue reading Does University Worsen your Mental Health?
Silent Poison II: Behind the Smile
What am I doing in life? Do I even know where I'm going? Why am I in Uni? What am I doing wrong?! Sometimes, it just all gets a bit too much you know. Feeling like life is coming at you so fast - so much to do but no idea where to start. Seeing … Continue reading Silent Poison II: Behind the Smile
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