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Personality Disorders | Types, causes and treatment
A personality disorder is a condition that affects how you think, feel, behave and relate to other people. In this blog we look at the types of personality disorders, the conflicting views around the terminology, the possible causes and how…
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ADHD Awareness Month October 2020
October is ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) awareness month, dedicated to raising awareness of ADHD and helping individuals and families find support. In this blog we explore what ADHD is, causes and treatments options as well as signposting organisations dedicated…
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World Mental Health Day 2020
10th October 2020 is World Mental Health Day. It is a special opportunity to show your support for mental health and a time to reflect on your own wellbeing. This mental health day is the most significant one to date!…
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Hidden Heroes Day | September 29 2020
The 29th September 2020 marks the day we celebrate and thank our Hidden Heroes working in prisons, IRCs, probation and youth justice services for the outstanding service they provide every day and especially during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Butler Trust…
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The stigma surrounding mental health conditions and how it impacts recovery
If someone is using a wheelchair would you question whether they need it? The answer is probably ‘no’. So why do some people question others when it comes to their mental health? A visible physical condition or disability is sometimes…
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World Suicide Prevention Day | September 10th 2020
Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy. Nearly 800,000 people die due to suicide every year globally. World Suicide Prevention Day, taking place on the 10th September 2020, aims to continue the vital conversation about suicide; to show that…
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What factors affect our mental health? Understanding the social, physiological and environmental impact
Our mental health is our level of psychological wellbeing. It encompasses our social, physiological and emotional states; someone who has good mental health may feel balanced in these areas of their life. This video from ‘Mental Health at Work’ helps…
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Samaritans | Talk to Us Campaign July 2020
Each year in July Samaritans branches host local initiatives to raise awareness and discuss their services with their local communities. The #TalkToUs campaign kicked off on the 1 July, explaining the significance of the month long campaign, Samaritans shared: “…
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Montgomery House receive High Sheriff Special Recognition Award
The team at Montgomery House, a Northern Healthcare enhanced supported living service, were honoured to receive the ‘High Sheriff Special Recognition Award’ in acknowledgement of their outstanding contribution to their residents and the community during the Covid-19 pandemic. High Sheriff…
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Living with autism | Sensory overloads
In a previous blog we discussed receiving a diagnosis of autism and some considerations for daily life and communication. In this blog we look at another key aspect of how someone living with autism may experience the world and how…
