News - UCKG HelpCentre

Feb

15
2019

Hobbies TO COMBAT depression and anxiety?
Statistics taken from the Mental Health Foundation have found that one in six adults experienced a common mental health problem in 2016, such as anxiety or depression, while one in five adults had considered taking their own lives at some point. Before anything, it is important to define what is meant by “anxiety” and “depression”. […]
a common mental health problem, a sense of responsibility, life can help you to learn a lot about yourself, people suffering depression,

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Feb

04
2019

Say no to stress
When we think of stress we usually think of an overworked adult or someone with family and/or financial problems. But for many years now, stress amongst students has risen and new research has shown that even young children can suffer from stress. Look back over your childhood; it seemed like a magical stress-free time, right? […]
it is important to learn, overcome your stressful challenges, support one another,

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Feb

01
2019

The key to understanding what love is
Relationships are tricky; committing to someone often scares people, and sometimes people confuse being scared with not being with the right person. It’s normal to be scared or nervous about making a long-term commitment, even if it is with the person you love. The thing is that, with time, love evolves. In the beginning it’s […]
a common belief, at the Rainbow Theatre, need to learn, talk to your partner, the right person,

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Jan

16
2019

Do you know someone who suffers from depression?
Recent research has found a relationship between rising depression in young adults and increasing usage of social media. Anthony Robinson, research assistant at the psychology department at Texas State University, explains that sufferers from depression are more likely to compare themselves on social media to people who appear better off than them. He added that […]
change the way they think, major health problems, post on social media, symptoms of depression,

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Jan

16
2019

Kick-start 2019 in a healthy way
Christmas time has come and gone, and like most people you’ve indulged in more than your fair share of food and drinks. Maybe your resolution is to lose weight, scoffing down mince pies while thinking ‘well, it’s Christmas’, doesn’t really matter, does it? Well, research shows it just might. Data from the Health Survey for […]
anything is possible, living a healthy lifestyle,

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Jan

14
2019

Can you love someone before knowing what love is?
We all like to think there is that “one person” for each of us, a special someone who will come into your life and make you want things you didn’t even know you wanted. The path to a healthy and lasting relationship isn’t easy. Romantic comedy films highlight this in their typical plotlines of boy […]
a distant memory, a special someone, help people in their love life,

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Jan

02
2019

Can money buy happiness?
We’ve heard all the clichés about love and happiness: they all revolve around the idea that money’s all well and good, but it won’t help you find them. How far would you go to find love? EuroMillions winner Jane Park used her newfound assets to find the man of her dreams. In 2013, she became […]
a happy love life, a string of bad relationships, overcome the challenges, perceptions about love, put two and two together,

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Nov

16
2018

Microchipping: From sci-fi to reality?
The Confederation of British Industry, Britain’s biggest employer organisation and main trade union body, has shown growing concern over the prospect of British companies implanting staff with microchips to improve security. This concern comes after Hampshire-based firm BioTeq admitted having fitted 150 microchips in the UK; according to the firm, these chips – much like […]
technology is changing,

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Oct

03
2018

Chrissy B has been awarded a Certificate of Recognition
Christoulla Boodram, better known as Chrissy B, has been awarded a Certificate of Recognition in the British Citizen Awards. The certificate states that Chrissy B has been recognised for ‘her exceptional contribution to society and being an inspiration to other British citizens’. On receiving this certificate, Chrissy said, ‘I’m very happy that the mental health […]
employment and business, incredible inner strength, mental health and wellbeing, mental health issues,

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Aug

31
2018

Patient Care Group Diabetes awareness event
On Saturday 25th August 2018, the Patient Care Group held its ‘Diabetes Awareness Day’ at the UCKG HelpCentre’s Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park. Similar events were also held in Edmonton, Stamford Hill, Peckham, and Plaistow. The Patient Care Group, the organisers of the event, is made up of dedicated volunteers who are willing to give […]
different types of Diabetes, organisers of the event,

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