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Mental and Physical Health

WEBThe importance of integrating care for physical and mental health. The potential inter relationship between mental and physical health suggests the value of a holistic …

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Student Mental Health

WEBThe importance of what happens BEFORE university. The largest student mental health survey ever conducted in the UK found that 81% of students reporting personal, …

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Diet, Exercise and Mental Health

WEBConclusion. It is clear that a healthy diet and physical activity/exercise can have a positive influence on adolescent mental health. The support and promotion of a healthy lifestyle …

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School-based mental health interventions

WEBThe need for school-based mental health interventions. According to an NHS Digital survey, one in six (17.4%) children and young people age 6 to 19 years experienced a …

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The Portrayal of OCD in Film and TV

WEBWhen we think of the portrayal of characters with OCD on film and TV, key ones that tend to spring to mind are Adrian Monk in Monk, Sheldon Cooper in the Big Bang Theory and …

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The role of education in reducing health inequalities

WEBConclusions. Education increases the chances of living a long and healthy life and has the potential to reduce health inequalities. However, educational success is itself …

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Feelings and emotions medicalised

WEBThis is a normal developmental process for us as human beings. However, a combination of the pressure this places on adolescents and the increasing tendency to medicalise …

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Tackling environmental health inequalities in the UK

WEBThe ECO ( Efficient Cleaner Operations) Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme established in South Yorkshire in 2009, aims to reduce emissions from heavy duty vehicles including …

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Lessons from the Netherlands

WEBOne of the key reasons attributed to happiness amongst Dutch teens is the tendency to not constantly compare oneself to others academically or socially. 6. A new parenting style …

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The Student Mental Health Crisis

WEBThe Authors Michael Baber is Director of Health Action Campaign Julia Haas is Student Wellbeing and Welfare Manager at King’s College London Students’ Union and a PhD …

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Social media portrayals of anxiety and depression

WEBEvidence of romanticising of depression and anxiety taking place on both Tiktok and Instagram was apparent in our investigation. Several different examples of this were …

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Managing the major health risks as an employer

WEBThe main health risks employees face. Stress and Mental Health Problems. This is an increasing concern for employers. If you are expecting a lot from your staff, think how …

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Challenges for Medical Students

WEBHowever, a 2018 BMA survey of doctors and students revealed 40% of participants reported psychological conditions. 1 In the US a systematic review revealed 27% of …

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Oral Health Inequalities

WEBOral health inequalities are disparities in oral health that are preventable and both unfair and unjust. They are more than just inequalities in oral health status between rich and …

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Childhood Obesity

WEBChildhood Obesity Plan – Chapter 2. There was much disappointment with the government’s initial childhood obesity plan, published in 2016, as it appeared reluctant …

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Tackling Obesity

WEBHealthy food and drink are key to preventing obesity. That’s the conclusion from our research here at Health Action Campaign – and why we are working to: Encourage …

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International policies to reduce childhood obesity

WEB3 Executive Summary Childhood obesity has become a serious public health issue globally – as the number of obese children has grown, particularly in more deprived areas, and …

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