Vicarious Trauma's Impact on Healthcare Providers
An oncologist's personal account reveals how vicarious trauma affects medical professionals, compromising care quality and highlighting systemic support gaps in hospitals.
Category : Mental Health
Hackney's 2016 Valentine's Day Condom Pop-Up Shop
Looking back at the 2016 Valentine's Day condom pop-up shop in Hackney, east London, which offered colourful, flavoured condoms to promote accessible, stigma-free safe sex for young people.
Teens Form Emotional Bonds with AI Chatbots
New research shows 80% of UK teens aged 11-16 use AI chatbots, with one-third considering them friends and sharing secrets they wouldn't tell humans.
Mother's 40-Year Quest After Hospital Took Baby's Brain
Jane Andrews discovered decades later that Southampton General Hospital removed her infant son's brain after his death in 1980 without her knowledge or consent.
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Lying About Sickness to Hide Brother's Death at Work
A personal account of concealing grief after a sibling's sudden death, using writing to process loss and the journey to healing through vulnerability.
GP Warns Mental Health Labels May Cause Harm
A practising doctor argues that modern psychiatric diagnosis systems are pathologising normal human experiences, potentially worsening mental health outcomes in society.
600,000 Letters Sent on Mental Health Platform
Ben West from Tooting launched Reasons to Stay, a suicide prevention initiative where strangers write anonymous letters of support, receiving overwhelming response.
Valentine's Day Spirit: Essential for All
Experts argue that embracing Valentine's Day spirit—kindness, connection, and compassion—can boost mental health and social bonds for everyone, not just couples.
Women Overlooked in HIV Diagnosis, Risk Late Detection
Heather Ellis contracted HIV in Africa in 1993. Women in Australia face late diagnosis as they are not seen as high-risk, with 44% diagnosed late versus 38% overall.
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Ashley James Reveals University Rape and Years of Shame
TV presenter Ashley James bravely shares her experience of being raped at university 20 years ago, discussing the lasting trauma and calling for systemic change in how society handles sexual assault cases.
HSP Recovery: 24 Hours to Process a Car Beep
A personal account of hypersensitivity reveals how minor incidents like a car horn can trigger days of emotional turmoil, exploring childhood origins and adult impacts.
Bristol Nursery Worker Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse
Nathan Bennett, 30, found guilty of sexually abusing five children aged two and three at Partou King Street nursery in Bristol, described as 'every parent's nightmare'.
Hospital Investigates Confidentiality Breach Over Foetus Image
Townsville Hospital investigates serious confidentiality breach after anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe shares foetus image. Authorities work to remove photo from social media.
Reshona Landfair: Surviving R Kelly's Abuse
Reshona Landfair shares her harrowing story of grooming by R Kelly from age 14, her courtroom testimony, and rebuilding her life after years of manipulation and trauma.
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Nitazene Deaths Underestimated in UK
Research shows synthetic opioids nitazenes, 500 times stronger than heroin, may have caused hundreds more UK fatalities than officially reported due to detection issues.
Man Arrested After Student Found Dead at University
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after 19-year-old student Carla Georgescu was found dead at her University of Lancashire accommodation in Preston.
Low Contact: Healing or Coercion in Families?
Experts warn that low contact in family dynamics can sometimes mask coercive control rather than facilitate healing, urging awareness of subtle power imbalances.
My Journey with the 'Suicide Disease' CRPS
Amy Pohl shares her harrowing journey with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, from begging doctors to amputate her arm to finding purpose through social media advocacy.
Can Courage Be Learned? Experts Explore Bravery
New research suggests courage is not just innate but can be developed through psychological techniques, challenging traditional views on bravery.
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Rise of Longevity Fixation Syndrome: A Modern Health Crisis
Experts warn of a troubling increase in Longevity Fixation Syndrome, where individuals face immense pressure to extend their lifespan, leading to severe mental health impacts and societal concerns.
Mum's Mental Health Journey from Despair to Charity
Elle Ward from Orpington shares her harrowing mental health struggle, psychiatric ward experience, and how she turned her pain into purpose by founding charity What About Now.
Cellulite Brought Me Gender Euphoria: A Trans Journey
Valerie Barone shares how noticing cellulite on her thighs became a moment of profound gender euphoria during her transition, challenging beauty standards.
Rapist's Death Triggered My Downfall - How I Reclaimed Life
A survivor shares his harrowing journey from childhood sexual abuse to addiction, imprisonment, and eventual healing through male-focused support services in the UK.
Teacher's 11 Stone Weight Loss Stuns Family
Ray Brown, a 40-year-old primary school teacher from Wellingborough, lost an astonishing 11st 7lbs through Slimming World, transforming so dramatically his own family failed to recognise him at his wedding vow renewal ceremony.
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Martin Frizell reveals how a heartfelt letter from Kate McCann briefly cleared his wife Fiona Phillips' Alzheimer's symptoms, offering a rare moment of clarity.
Snoring Epidemic: A Silent UK Health Crisis
Experts warn of a snoring epidemic in the UK, with 8 million affected by dangerous sleep apnoea. Factors include obesity, pollution, and climate change, impacting health and quality of life.
Woman Swallows 17cm Spoon After Dog Startle
A Belgian woman accidentally swallowed a 17cm spoon when her dog jumped on her lap while eating yoghurt, requiring medical removal after two days of discomfort.
FGM Survivor Valerie Lolomari's MBE Honour
Valerie Lolomari shares her traumatic experience of female genital mutilation at 16 and her subsequent work founding Women of Grace to end gender-based violence.
GP Calls parkrun Her 'Church' After Saving Life at Start Line
Wendy White, a London GP, shares how parkrun transformed her health and community spirit, including a dramatic life-saving moment at Bushy Park.
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