The mental health of many of the UK’s 12.5 million older adults could deteriorate in the coming months as high infection levels and the Omicron variant leave some fearful and isolated at home, two charities are warning.
Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives, yet we can often forget just how crucial our connections with other people are for our physical and mental health and wellbeing.
Rather than asking if social media is THE problem, let’s for a moment ask what the screen reflects. Our desire to capture and communicate a positive identity has always existed. Keeping diaries was all the rage for millions of our Victorian-era predecessors. Social media is the latest manifestation.
People who were living in extreme isolation and loneliness are connecting with family and friends across the world thanks to a digital inclusion programme launched by the Mental Health Foundation.
This report focuses on resilience, setting out the types of services, resources and infrastructure that need to be in place locally to support resilient communities and helping people to 'feel good and function well'.
Scary world news can affect our mental health. After learning about global events that cause uncertainty, you may feel fear, anxiety or a loss of control over your own life and plans.
