Introduction I was inspired to write this article after reading a piece in the Sunday Times: Six decades ago, autism was a little-known condition affecting perhaps 1 in 2,500 children, described in stark clinical terms as “childhood psychosis.” Today, recorded…
The hashtag #OldFashioned is trending, so I thought I would put together a little overview: Reviving Old Fashioned Charm: A Deep Dive into Timeless UK Tips for a Spotless Home, Hearty Meals, Simple Living, Health, Garden, and More With #OldFashioned…
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions worldwide, often using food and body image as mechanisms to cope with deeper emotional distress. In the UK, organisations like Beat Eating Disorders lead initiatives such as Eating Disorders Awareness…
The Green Party’s Radical Drug Legalisation Proposal For The UK: Ignoring Evidence of Harm and Global Policy Failures; An Introduction: The Green Party’s manifesto push to legalise hard drugs like crack cocaine, heroin, GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid), methamphetamine, for recreational use.…
Time to Talk Day, is observed on 5th February 2026, and serves as a pivotal reminder of the importance of open dialogues in addressing mental health issues across the UK. As the nation’s largest annual mental health conversation event, it…
Abstract The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) has recently unveiled its “Climate Change Guide 2025,” a compendium ostensibly designed to arm therapists with tools to combat “eco-distress”, a nebulous affliction purportedly arising from the existential dread of…
In a system meant to support the most vulnerable children, UK local authorities are instead pouring taxpayer money into legal fights they almost always lose. Recent analyses reveal that councils in England and Wales are spending over £150 million annually…
A recent UK study has revealed a striking sentiment among young people: nearly half of 16- to 21-year-olds would prefer a world without the internet, a reality they have never known. This finding, drawn from a survey conducted by the…
Navigating the teenage years can be a challenging experience for both parents and teens alike. In the UK, where cultural influences, education systems, and societal expectations shape young people’s lives, understanding and managing teenage behaviour requires patience, empathy, and practical…
