Five self-help tips to take from mental health awareness week
To close out mental health awareness week, it’s best to end with positivity, so here are a few tips to take with you the rest of the year to boost your mental health. 1. New…
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What is depersonalisation-derealisation disorder?
These dissociative disorders are often unheard of – The Voice of London wants to change that. Depersonalisation-derealisation disorder affects 1.3 million people in the UK, according to The Guardian. Despite these figures, many people still…
Pandemic hits young adults’ mental health the hardest-here’s why
Mental health issues in young people have been on the rise over the last decade, a recent global survey has found that the pandemic has made them even worse. YouGov-Cambridge partnered with The Guardian and…
International Men’s Day – Is it taken seriously?
In the wake of the #MeToo movement in recent years and ‘Kill the Bill’ protests over the murder of Sarah Everard, do most people roll their eyes over today’s global holiday commemorating the achievements of…
How racism affects the youth
Young adults who endure frequent interpersonal discrimination based on race are at greater risk of mental health issues, according to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Irrational yet deeply inherited within the society, racism…
Farewell British Summer Time, greetings winter blues? Why Greenwich Mean Time is NOT so mean to some of us..
Tonight is the night that British Summer Time ends and the winter and Christmas are officially upon us. While it is often the case that people report increased feelings of sadness during the colder months,…
Has Covid-19 made you socially awkward?
When separated from society, by choice or circumstance, an individual is likely to feel more socially anxious and awkward when they return to a normal life. In a collage of personal stories of young people…
French Londoner’s expectations for Xmas
From 8 June 2020, new quarantine rules were applied to those entering or returning to the UK. All travellers need to provide their journey and contact details to health authorities. Self-isolation will be required for…
Nature vs Lockdown blues
Trying to stay positive throughout lockdown is romantic, not realistic. Finding motivation can seem like a task, but when you do, it works wonders. Here is how taking a walk in the park or the…
What if you are a Covid-19 carrier?
As our lives get back to normal, one can’t help but wonder what if I get coronavirus on my way to work, while shopping at my local supermarket or even from my pizza delivery person? Further…