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Archive for February, 2014

Eating Disorders should demand respect from all of us

25 February 2014 1 Comment
Eating Disorders should demand respect from all of us

Ilona Burton is a researcher and journalist writing on eating disorders and other mental health issues. As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, she writes about stereotypes and misconceptions around eating disorders.

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We believe prisoners with learning disabilities or difficulties should have equal access to support

4 February 2014 2 Comments
We believe prisoners with learning disabilities or difficulties should have equal access to support

Government policy puts a lot of emphasis on rehabilitation of prisoners and reducing the numbers who re-offend after leaving prison. We believe that those with IQs below the current threshold should have equal chances of receiving such support.

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The Power of Story

3 February 2014 2 Comments
The Power of Story

Helena Taylor-Knox, Power of Story Project Officer at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, talks about her project sharing real life stories to raise awareness of the mental health of older adults.

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