According to the national charity Papyrus (2018), children as young as 9 years old are contacting helplines to discuss suicidal thoughts as a result of online bullying. Between 30% to 40% of 11-18-year olds are contacting the helpline 'hopeline' as they feel there is no escape.
Read full articleHow did January transform into February, and then shoot into March, before somehow ending up in April? Many people get so caught up in work in the first quarter of the year that they forget about the most important aspect of their lives, their health. After some well earned rest over the Easter Bank Holiday, now is the perfect time to get healthy.
Read full article5 reasons to choose Altruist Enterprises for your Mental Health Awareness training.
Read full articleThis is the finding of a 70-year-old study which formed the basis of Berit Brogaard’s book ‘On Romantic Love’. The study examined how loving relationships affected the happiness and mental well-being of people from all walks of life.
Read full articleMental Health First Aid (MHFA) training teaches participants how to recognise the early signs of stress and mental health problems and to respond appropriately. It’s about providing support rather than solutions.
Read full articleOur next open 2 day Mental Health First Aid course will be taking place on Thursday 22nd March and Friday 23rd March 2018. To register your interest, please email info@altruistuk.com, stating your name, role and organisation.
Read full articleIn December 2017, the Mental Health Foundation published a report that focused on the worsening situation amongst women and girls regarding mental health and wellbeing, entitled While Your Back Was Turned: How Mental Health Policy Makers Stopped Paying Attention to the Specific Needs of Women and Girls.
Read full articleChristmas has come and gone, and people have gradually gotten back into work. ‘Blue Monday’ is approaching on the 15th of January, a name given to the third Monday of this month due to the combination of post-Christmas blues, gloomy weather and work stress.
Read full articleEach year, it gets bigger, brighter, louder and more extravagant, but for some, Christmas isn’t always considered the most wonderful time of the year! In order to reduce your Christmas stress, think RUDOLPH!
Read full articleFor years, studies have shown that mental health problems can lead to a variety of negative outcomes, including poor physical health, strained social relationships, and low mood. Two recent studies published by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC-UK) have now found that mental health issues arising during childhood can also lead to adverse affects later in life, specifically with regards to the workforce.
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