Category : Mental Health


Stabbed at 17: How Extra Layers Saved a Life

Rico Lewis survived a random stabbing at a Hackney bus stop when he was 17. Doctors credit his extra clothing layers for saving his life. His story is now part of a youth-led theatre project addressing knife crime.

Life Admin Burden: A Modern Overwhelm

A poignant cartoon by Madeline Horwath captures the relentless accumulation of life admin tasks, from receipts to emails, highlighting the mental toll of modern responsibilities.

Influencer's Son Run Over in Garage Accident

A US parenting influencer and paediatric nurse shares a traumatic incident where she accidentally drove over her toddler son in their garage, sparking a viral conversation about child safety around vehicles.

How to Build Patience in a Fast-Paced World

In an era of next-day delivery and on-demand entertainment, patience is a fading skill. Experts explain why it's crucial for emotional regulation and offer practical tips for parents and children to develop it together.

Izal Toilet Paper: Psychiatric Relapses and Jazz Instruments

A London psychiatric hospital's switch to Izal medicated toilet roll in the 1970s inadvertently caused relapse rates to spike due to its 'Now wash your hands' message. Meanwhile, creative uses included tracing paper and musical instruments in jazz clubs.

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