4th April 2019
The language we use is important because it reflects our attitudes. Using language with negative connotations to describe conditions can create a judgemental and harmful impression surrounding the condition, and cause offence to those who experience it every day. That’s why speaking to people about the terms they prefer is vital; it enables us as More…
12th March 2019
Traumatic brain injury, also known as TBI, is “an injury to the brain caused by trauma to the head” (headway.org.uk). This can occur as a result of various things such as road traffic incidents, assault, falls or contact sports. Often, brain injuries and mental health problems are seen and treated as two entirely distinct problems. More…
8th March 2019
Psychology has always placed a large emphasis on the contributions of male psychologists from around the world such as Freud, Skinner and Watson. With such great names, it sadly leaves the amazing contributions of female psychologists being overlooked. There were (and continue to be) many women in psychology whose critical contributions helped shape the psychology More…
19th February 2019
The “employment gap” is a term I’m sure many of us have heard before. It describes the difference in employment status between people classified as having a disability and those without disability. This employment gap exists in many areas, but it is especially apparent in people with autism spectrum conditions (ASC). A report published in More…
4th December 2018
By Lily Hopkins The term Medically Unexplained Symptoms, or MUS, refers to persistent bodily complaints, such as pain, seizures and fatigue, which have no identifiable physical explanation. These symptoms are more common than you may think, with a recent publication by the Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health finding that an estimated 52% of patients More…
1st September 2018
True friendships help us grow. They help us become better people and help build a better society based on better values. They truly are priceless! These values are strongly believed and lived by at the Oddfellows. For over 200 years the Oddfellows have helped its members create friendships and offer help to them through times More…
27th July 2018
We have all seen them… the rude, offensive and unnecessary comments that get made by some wherever possible online. Given the opportunity to post a comment, weather via social media outlets, sections for comments on web pages or blogs- some choose to write awful things for all to see. These can cause a lot of More…
18th July 2018
I recently attended a workshop aimed at offering an introduction to common substance misuse and New Psychoactive Substances, organised by The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH). Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr Dhakras, offered an insight into just how common substance use is among adolescents. According to recent surveys the most widely More…
13th July 2018
Have you realised how throughout the 2018 World Cup England seems to have become an all-round ‘happier’ place? How long this will last is uncertain but the positive effect it has had over the last 30 days has been sensational. The England 2018 football team have somehow revived the nation and made us all smile and More…
9th July 2018
By Harriet Hardy. Most people have heard the question, ‘what’s your IQ?’. IQ, or intelligence quotient, is generally accepted as a measure of human intelligence throughout Western society. This need to express and make judgements on intelligence is evident from early school years and is present right through adulthood. However, like almost any other measurable More…