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Author: Benjamin Brown
Why rejection may harm more popular adolescents for life
Social difficulties during adolescence can influence health negatively over a lifetime, according to emerging research, and a new study takes a step towards explaining why.
Working creatively with psychosis
Martin had been resident for nearly two years in a medium-security ward (a Norwegian facility for people exhibiting psychotic symptoms and violent behaviour). As a result, staff had lost heart.
Happier after a nap
Having a 90-minute nap around lunchtime reduces sensitivity to negative emotions in the afternoon and, it seems, increases sensitivity to positive ones.
Let’s make student mental health a priority
Help university students improve their mental health and wellbeing with the human givens approach.
Self-harm and self-injury awareness
Together we need to change the stigma around self-harm that stops children and adults seeking the help and support they need.
Is an eating disorder a mental ‘illness’?
It is important to remember, eating disorders are not all about food, they’re about feelings too.
How can the HG approach help teachers?
HG therapist and teacher, Pat Capel, explores how the HG approach can help teachers to look after students’ mental health and wellbeing – as well as protecting their own …
Children’s Mental Health Week
Discover how the HG approach can help improve the lives and wellbeing of children and young people …
Understanding depression is key to recovery…
The human givens approach to psychotherapy has enabled tens of thousands of people to overcome depression and to move forward again with their lives.