When Telling the Truth Can Cost You Your Freedom
Growing concern over the Mental Health Act 2025 as disabled people fear detention, discrimination, and human rights breaches. Learn what’s at stake and how communities are fighting back.
When Depression Meets Poverty: The Silent Collapse No One Sees
What depression really feels like when money runs out: the hidden impact of sanctions, unemployment, and trauma, plus practical steps to help people slowly rebuild hope.
Corporate Harassment: Definition
A detailed guide to corporate harassment law in the UK, including legal definitions under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 and Equality Act 2010, FOI rights, and whether accusing a journalist of “harassment” for information requests is lawful.
Celebrity Culture and Its Link to Depression and Substance Abuse
Celebrity culture has long been a source of fascination for the public, offering a glimpse into the glamorous lives of actors, musicians, and influencers. However, behind the glitz and glamour, there is often a darker side that can lead to severe mental health challenges, including depression and substance abuse.
When Stigma Comes From Home: My Experience With Mental-Health Judgement
A first-person account of mental-health stigma within a traditional rural Polish family: why it’s hard to explain mental health to older generations, how judgement impacts wellbeing, and what the statistics say about stigma and discrimination in Poland.
Loneliness at Christmas: You Are Not Alone
Loneliness at Christmas can affect anyone. This heartfelt first-person article reminds readers they are not alone, explores depression and seasonal sadness, and offers practical ways to cope, learn new skills, and find hope as the New Year approaches.
Recognizing the Signs of Depression: What to Look Out For
It’s important to recognize that mental health struggles can affect anyone, regardless of their profession or outward appearance. As we’ve discussed the signs of depression and the importance of seeking support, it’s crucial to remember that these issues are not just theoretical—they impact real people in profound ways.
Mental Health: Its Impact on Different Professions and Life Circumstances
Mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of their profession or life circumstances. Whether it’s a lawyer managing the pressures of a courtroom, a teacher shaping young minds, or a student balancing academic and personal life, mental health plays a critical role in an individual’s overall well-being.
Breaking the Stigma, Mental Health Awareness
Mental health disorders are complex and multifaceted conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. By fostering awareness, understanding, and support, we can dismantle stigma, promote empathy, and cultivate inclusive communities where individuals feel empowered to seek help and thrive.
Struggling Mental Health After Trauma
Trauma can change a person’s world in an instant. Whether it stems from domestic violence, childhood abuse, loss, betrayal, or a sudden life-altering event, trauma leaves emotional imprints that can last a lifetime. It doesn’t simply fade away with time, instead, it lingers in the subconscious, replaying through intrusive memories, flashbacks, or emotional triggers that can feel impossible to escape.