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During the COVID-19 pandemic, technology emerged as a lifeline for many, enabling communication and connection despite physical distancing measures. Online learning andremote working emerged as many individuals could continue their education and employment whilst staying safe in their homes.Four years on, some aspects of daily life have returned to ‘the norm’. While many have resumed in-person work and traditional educational settings,…

‘There is no journey more profound and transformative than that of becoming a new parent, so it will come as no surprise that many find  the process to be as challenging as it is surprising.‘This week is about raising public and professional awareness of Perinatal Illness.  For most of my career as a mental health nurse I worked in the field of…

Burnout, the feeling of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion is something that is all too common in modern day-to-day life. Many people may think that burnout is often only related to work, and whilst you can experience burnout from work, there are also many other factors that can result in burnout. For example, life stressors and chronic illnesses can also contribute…

With the beginning of the New Year, it is often the case that people see this as a clean slate and begin planning goals/resolutions for the year. In 2025, 1 in 5 people in the UK confirmed that they had set New Year resolutions. The main areas that resolutions are set are in improving health, whether that be through fitness or…