Researchers from the Department of Psychology at New Zealand’s University of Otago launched an experiment with 658 university students and found that there is a positive correlation between doing creative activities and better mental health. Speaking about the results, Dr Tamlin Conner said: “This finding suggests a particular kind of upward spiral for wellbeing and […]
Are you going through an urgent situation that you need to find answers for? Do you remember a time when you felt strong and ready to overcome anything? The majority of us have had this experience, but now some of us may be feeling weak and unable to solve a difficult situation that we’re currently […]
Has depression become a dark place in your life, the place that seems to close in on you more and more as each day passes? Do you feel stuck and has your life become a repetitive cycle of lows? If you answered ‘yes’ to the above questions, continue reading.
Suicide is the largest cause of death for men under the age of 45, with many men struggling to talk about their personal issues. This is largely due to the common belief that men are not supposed to open up about their problems, as it threatens their masculinity. This adds to the already huge […]
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK A study conducted by the Mental Health Foundation has found that 65 per cent of adults in Britain have experienced mental health issues. The study revealed that 70 per cent of 18–34 year-olds have experienced mental health problems, while 68 per cent of 35-54 year- olds and 58 per cent for […]
What is a typical attribute that separates men from women, or what attribute do you need in order to be a considered a man? Ask this question to a handful of young boys and they may respond by saying: “strength!” Dominance has long been linked with men, and, in a way, strength is crucial to […]
Monday, 8 May 2017 A soup kitchen will be open in the foyer of the UCKG HelpCentre at 1 Bromley Road, Catford from 11am until 2pm on Saturday 20 May. Anyone in the local area who is experiencing food deprivation for any reason or who is homeless is most welcome to come along and enjoy a light […]
A soup kitchen will be open in the foyer of the UCKG HelpCentre at 1 Bromley Road, Catford from 11am until 2pm on Saturday 20 May. Anyone in the local area who is experiencing food deprivation for any reason or who is homeless is most welcome to come along and enjoy a light meal of soup and bread, […]
Kick the bad habits Whether it’s constantly eating junk food or smoking, bad habits will always bring some sort of consequence in the long run. So, make a positive change and kick the old habits to the kerb. When you look back, you’ll be happy you made that decision. Have a sleeping routine This […]
Researchers say men reach their ‘peak’ of loneliness at the age of 35 When we think about the subject of loneliness, who comes to mind? We often associate this feeling with elderly people; however, according to new research, there is a ‘silent epidemic’ of loneliness occurring among men in their thirties. As part of the […]
