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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month 2022

Minority Mental Health Awareness month raises awareness of the unique struggles that minority communities face regarding mental health. Ethnic minorities are significantly more likely to develop mental health conditions. A major barrier to treatment is the need for understanding mental health support. This year Matthias Laroche brings us together to gain knowledge on historical context, systems of support and actionable ways to move toward a mentally healthy future.

Esteem, Recovery, Body-image

Self Esteem

In my teens, I suffered a lot from negative self-talk, which seems to have been connected to the distorted beliefs about my environment and myself that I mistook as fact.

Busting Myths about Eating Disorders

There are a number of myths surrounding eating disorders. Here we look at the most common and give the real story.

Recovery Capital - What Is it?

Recovery Capital is a phrase that’s gaining in popularity as we broaden our understanding of the recovery process. However, it can feel a little academic. What does it mean in real terms?

The Benefits of Family Psycho-Education

Psycho-education is a term that commonly gets thrown around, but let’s clarify what it actually is, and perhaps more importantly, what it is not.

High Risk Situations and Triggers

Until recently, little focus was placed on relapse prevention programmes, however research has now begun to develop ways in which relapsing can be prevented.