‘Living in Newham impacts your mental health’: Unveiling the dual impact on mental health of residing in a dangerous borough in London

What comes to mind when you think about children’s upbringing? For some young people, words like “violence” or “fear” might sadly resonate. Recent NHS statistics reveal a troubling trend: a significant increase in mental health issues among UK adolescents. In Continue reading ‘Living in Newham impacts your mental health’: Unveiling the dual impact on mental health of residing in a dangerous borough in London

Opioids are one of the most controversial drugs on the market – but what do patients think?

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?

Hybrid meetings from researchers’ perspective: two sides of a coin

Working remotely during COVID-19 has taught us an important lesson: we don’t need to be in the office to get the work done. Around 60% of us want to work in a hybrid fashion – either from the office or Continue reading Hybrid meetings from researchers’ perspective: two sides of a coin

Life after Brain Injury: The Power of Acceptance and Knowledge

“I find it very difficult to understand what’s happened to me” (Gabe, 65) Gabe, like many survivors of Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), experience difficulty in coming to terms with his injury and its life-altering impacts. ABI is an umbrella term Continue reading Life after Brain Injury: The Power of Acceptance and Knowledge