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Neurodiversity in the workplace: 4 tips for your recruitment process

Neurodiversity in the workplace: 4 tips for your recruitment process

By Betty Brown Neurodiversity refers to the differences in brain functions and behavioural traits of individuals. This umbrella term is typically used to cover an array of conditions, such as ADHD, autism and dyslexia. Neurological diversity is considered to be a part of normal variation in humans, and it’s more commonly being seen as a positive thing. It means that people with different kinds…

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Sex and Mental Health Issues

Sex and Mental Health Issues

By Bona Many people in the Western part of Africa ignore that sex can cause pleasure but also prove that it could lead mental health issues also. Sometimes it may feel like that family does not equal love where mental illness is concerned. Be patient! God created sex to enjoy as couples or partners and also allow childbirth. Intercourse is a way that a female and a male come together to have…

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How can remote communication channels create more stress in employees?

How can remote communication channels create more stress in employees?

By Samuel Porter Remote working is more popular than ever. With the time and money saved on a daily commute, it’s no surprise that employees are happy working from home. However, there are some aspects of working remotely which all employees (and employers) should be aware of. Of course, teams need to keep up communication with one another – but remote communication channels can cause…

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By Fiona Yassin Eating disorders are rarely about the food itself. More often than not, the root cause is an untreated or unresolved trauma.  However, there are some phrases that parents and carers tend to use by way of habit that can be more damaging than anyone intends. They can lead young people to develop unhealthy behaviours with food, or even exacerbate the early stages of an eating…

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How to Manage Your Money when Living Alone

How to Manage Your Money when Living Alone

By James Ritter Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s thought that 43% of people between 55 and 66 years old have opted to take an early retirement. Starting retirement early might sound like a dream come true, but this brings with it fresh challenges, especially when living alone. Whether you’re retired or still working, it can be difficult to know how to manage your money effectively…

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Warning Signs That the Loved Ones of an Addict Are Not Coping

Warning Signs That the Loved Ones of an Addict Are Not Coping

By Lauren Wilden Addiction doesn’t just affect those with a dangerous dependency on alcohol or drugs. Often, the experiences of those on the sidelines watching their loved ones spiral into the depths of addiction are even more raw and distressing than for the individual suffering with the problem.  Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere has recently been discussing how, during the midst of her…

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Solid Suggestions for Altering Habits During Significant Life Adjustments

Solid Suggestions for Altering Habits During Significant Life Adjustments

By Dorothy Watson If you desire to upgrade your life, a major transition can be an optimal time to replace bad habits with constructive routines. Researchers conclude that you can reprogram yourself in about two months as you adjust to new circumstances with a different schedule. Here are ideas for exchanging negative or harmful behaviors for useful ones. Discerning and Disarming…

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What to do when everyone else gives up

What to do when everyone else gives up

We live in a world that expect instant responses. What do you do when everyone else gives up? There was a time when expectation on response was such that people were content to wait for days to pass.  You wrote a letter.  This got sent by the next available transport of the day. If there was a large distance perhaps involving the crossing of borders it was typically weeks  before a response was…

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What Should You Be Doing to Improve Your Life?

What Should You Be Doing to Improve Your Life?

By Miranda Spears Life can be what you want it to be. It can be good or bad. A lot of it comes down to choice. This isn’t to say that there’s no luck involved. There’s some of that, but at least you can try to improve it, and there are a number of steps you can take to achieve this goal. Finances One big hurdle folks deal with on a day-to-day basis has to do with finances. In fact, most people…

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Arrested Development

Arrested Development is painful to witness. It’s even more heartbreaking when it’s clearly preventable. Very often they occur as a result of overwhelming external forces. Where they occur as a result of decisions by those in authority driven by blind emotions, it’s terrible to witness. Selfishness and jealousy are deadly twins. Both focus on self. Both are extremely negative emotions that result…

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Platinum- A Milestone

Platinum Jubilee is a very rare event in our generation. 70 years continuous activity is definitely one to be celebrated. My little one came home from the last day of half-term with a commemorative bible. 2022 New King James Bible Edition. Her friends reported similar activities at the close of half-term to mark the Platinum Jubilee. In an age of permissiveness and tolerance I was impressed to…

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How can the self-employed tackle burnout?

How can the self-employed tackle burnout?

By Kal Tackling burnout is critical with the self-employed. There’s a greater tendency to work extreme hours at a stretch. With workers in the UK returning to the office in their greatest numbers since the pandemic, the number of Brits suffering from burnout or stress-related illnesses is also on the rise. Self-employed people such as business owners or freelancers may be more susceptible to…

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A Mother's Stress

A Mother’s Stress

A mother’s stress often is the highest among categories of carers. I recently was involved in the support process for a concerning on away from a war zone that could be comparable. April is stress awareness month- usually taken to highlight the impact of stress on mental health with proposals on practical ways we can reduce our stress. My tale is about a mother who was bed-ridden for years. Her…

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World Book Day - Fun for the Little Ones

World Book Day – Fun for the Little Ones

The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April in 1995. It continues to be recognized on that day. A related event in the United Kingdom and Ireland is observed in March. This is always on the first Thursday in March. The 25th anniversary of World Book Day is in 2022. This year’s theme is marked by the message: “You are a reader.” This year World Book Day is Thursday 3 March. Sharing…

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Medical Misinformation on Social Media

Medical Misinformation on Social Media

Sourced By Abi Fairfoull Sharing mental health advice on social media is becoming increasingly common, but how can you be sure that what you’re reading is accurate and safe? To determine the accuracy of mental health information provided on social media, psychologists at Delamere have analysed TikTok posts to reveal what percentage is incorrect.  The research carried out by Delamere found that…

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Simple Ways to Avoid Stress and Anxiety after having a baby

Simple Ways to Avoid Stress and Anxiety after having a baby

By Emma Joyce All parents know that there’s nothing like having a baby and starting to feel lots of different things at the same time. And if you add the fact that you don’t know what to do and how to behave during your baby’s fussy sessions, the amount of stress can go through the roof. It’s not uncommon for new parents to feel anxious, stressed, or even depressed in the early stages of their…

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Child Mental Health Awareness

Child Mental Health Awareness

Child Mental Health is key for the development of our societies for the future. This week in February is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme this year is “Growing Together”. It is aimed at encouraging us to consider how we have grown and also encourage others to grow. Mental health and wellbeing are as essential as physical health to the positive life chances of children. Schools…