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Research consistently shows that being active plays an important role in our mental well-being. Run, walk, dance or swim, it doesn’t really seem to matter, as long as we’re getting moving. While we are far from understanding exactly how physical Continue reading Mind the (Implementation) Gap: Introducing Physical Activity into Mental Health Treatment
Tinnitus? What’s That? 🧐 Ever left a loud concert with ringing ears? That’s tinnitus – the sound of your ears doing their own thing, even without noise around. Curious what tinnitus sounds like? Check out these simulations! For some, tinnitus Continue reading Buzz Off, Tinnitus! Tinnitus Tracking: A Small Practice with Big Potential
[996 words, 6-minute read] You just can’t stand to see someone you love be in pain. A spinal cord injury (SCI) turns life upside down — for them, and for you. You want to know they’re getting the best care Continue reading Can we trust the tests? – Unlocking Mental Health Support After Spinal Cord Injury
Hearing voices is seen as a bad thing – but what do patients think? Before we begin, watch this video on what it’s like to suddenly hear voices + why it’s not always a bad thing! 🗣️What do we know Continue reading “Don’t call me crazy, I think I like the voices inside my head!” – What patient experiences teach us about Positive Auditory Verbal Hallucinations
<999 words, 5-minute read> Unlike how psychotic disorders are depicted in the media, there is not just hearing voices and paranoia. The stories patients tell are often fundamentally different. To treat this complex disorder, we need to listen to their Continue reading Taking the ‘Psycho’ out of Psychosis – Towards a Better Understanding of Co-occurring Hallucinations and Delusions
Are you tired of waiting months for a fleeting window with your doctor, only to find you’re left with a laundry list of unanswered concerns? If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. This frustration is all too common for those Continue reading Beyond Diagnosis: The Journey of Self-Monitoring in Parkinson’s
“[Physical activity] is a real support to me whilst I am contending with depression and trying to emerge from it.” Have you ever gone on a walk and felt like all your problems have disappeared? There is some science to Continue reading Physical Activity – A New Form of Treatment for Mental Health Conditions?
Opioids are currently plagued by bad press – either related to the opioid epidemic at large, or the Sackler family themselves, better known as an “evil bunch”, according to one patient. Also, the NHS is currently in crisis, so it’s Continue reading Opioids are one of the most controversial drugs on the market – but what do patients think?
Imagine going into a hospital to ask for help, but there are no doctors or nursing staff there. You may think that would be outrageous, but the fact is NHS healthcare workers (HCWs) consistently left their jobs during the COVID-19 Continue reading A Neglected Occupation – Healthcare Research Staff: What happened to their mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic?