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The first stage in a programme of work on ‘vulnerable’ children has taken the form of a report by the Children’s Commissioner for England. This report has unveiled the shocking reality of over 800,000 children who are suffering from mental health problems in England alone.
Read full articleThe Equality Act 2010 amalgamated all the UK anti-discrimination laws which preceded it, creating a bold statement for the equal and positive treatment of all in the world of work, education and the everyday. By Daisy Whittingham of Handsam Ltd.
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Read full articleA cohesive office is a successful office. Socialising outside of work is a great way to gain cohesion within a team, allowing your staff to work together more effectively.
Read full articleBuilders have a “significantly elevated risk” of suicide. (British Journal of Psychiatry) Recent research by construction news has found one in four construction workers have contemplated suicide, with this rising to one in three for junior and graduate employees.
Read full articleIf your brain was a computer, it could hold 2.5 million gigabytes within its 86 billion neurons. The human memory is a storage device of great capacity and potential, you just need to know how to upload data to it correctly. By Daisy Whittingham of Handsam Ltd.
Read full articleChildLine carried out 3,077 counselling sessions about exam pressures in 2016, which was a 9% rise on the 2015 figures. Topics covered included not wanting to disappoint parents, the pressures of academic achievement and a fear of failure. By Daisy Whittingham of Handsam Ltd.
Read full articleI have been privileged to work with many amazing young people and their families. Often, I have been asked for advice. Too frequently I have been unable to signpost to effective services and have felt utterly useless. As this week is Mental Health Awareness Week I have written a short narrative that is based on real conversations and real people in the hope that the theme of surviving to thriving resonates beyond May 14th.
Read full articleToday marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week 2017. The theme this year is 'Surviving to Thriving' but what does this mean for mental health?
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