10th October 2016
Today, the 10th of October marks world mental health day. This year, the focus set by the World Mental Health Foundation is on mental health first aid. What is Mental Health Fist Aid? – Firstly, you should definitely have a look at our super informative and interesting blog post on mental health first-aiders in the More…
3rd October 2016
Last night (2nd October 2016) saw the broadcast of the long awaited Louis Theroux documentary on Jimmy Savile. Louis famously met Savile back in 2000 in order to make a documentary on the eccentric celebrity and now returns following numerous allegations of sexual abuse of women and children against Saville after his death in 2011. More…
31st August 2016
A recent Children’s Society report has suggested that teenage girls in the UK are becoming less happy. The report highlights that over the last 5 years the levels of unhappiness reported by girls aged 10-15 has increased significantly. In contrast, it was found that teenage boy’s levels of unhappiness have remained largely unchanged. Significant findings More…
29th June 2016
Whether you voted in or out, are pleased or dismayed at the outcome of last week’s referendum, there’s no doubt that Britain’s decision to leave the EU will have a huge effect on all of us. The result was a surprise to many on both sides so why did it swing the way it did? More…
8th September 2015
The Eaton Foundation has set up the UK’s first mental health centre designed specifically for men. The centre, located in Burton Upon Trent has been set up by Alex Eaton who’s Dad took his own life. Alex, who has experienced mental health problems himself, hopes that the centre will help to tackle some of the More…
29th July 2015
Psychology Chartered are pleased to announce another CAN event! Sponsored by ASB Law (asb-law.com), the next Children and Neurology day will take place on the 17th October at Fishers Farm, Wisborough Green, West Sussex. CAN events are for children who have a parent with a neurological diagnosis, including MS, Parkinson’s, brain injury and stroke. The More…
30th April 2015
Over the next year, Psychology Chartered will be delivering a number of specialist training events designed to target very specific and difficult challenges commonly faced by support workers of brain injury clients. With over 20 years clinical experience supporting an extensive variety of clients, Dr Richard Maddicks will be leading these events, supported by Paul More…
29th April 2015
Effective Stress Management for Support Workers and Carers – June 24th 9.30-4pm. Wells Place, Eastleigh. Facilitators: Dr Sarah Walker-Bircham, Clinical Psychologist Charlotte McWilliam, Assistant Psychologist Caring for others, whether in a professional or personal capacity can be one of the most stressful and challenging roles we take on. Support workers and carers often look More…
20th March 2015
Written by Donovan Barrett (Third Year Psychology Student at Solent University and Work Placement Volunteer at Psychology Chartered) In the reminiscence of the Christmas period and the relaxed attitude adopted by a number of us to consume a variety of food and drink; yet before those frequent chocolate indulgences brought about by Easter – some individuals More…
24th February 2015
Everyone knows rugby can be a pretty brutal full-contact sport where players routinely pick up injuries of varying severity, but what about the risks to children who play the sport? A recent editorial in the BMJ written by Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon, Michael Carter warns of the dangers of full-contact rugby for children. In the article More…