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Understanding OCD: Breaking Down Misconceptions

People with OCD don’t “choose” their thoughts or compulsions. Telling someone to “just get over it” is dismissive, harmful, and perpetuates ableist attitudes. If someone has lived with OCD for decades and tried all known interventions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), medication, counseling, and even alternative therapies such as hypnosis, it is unjust to boil their suffering down to a fad.

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Labour Faces Rebellion Over Universal Credit Reforms

Labour is facing the prospect of another mass rebellion from its own MPs as concerns mount over proposed reforms to the universal credit system. The focus of unease is on changes to the assessment process for disability benefits, particularly the health element of universal credit (UC).

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Facing Inner Demons: Why Trauma Survivors Turn to Drugs and Alcohol

Trauma leaves lasting wounds, but numbing pain with drugs and alcohol only deepens the suffering. Although self-medication may seem like an escape, it damages the body and creates new chains of dependency. The path to healing is not easy, but it is possible. With therapy, support, and healthier coping mechanisms, people can face their fears, overcome their inner demons, and take back control of their lives.

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Can Forgetting Compulsions Help Heal OCD and Trauma?

Stress can play a major role in memory lapses, especially for people living with OCD and trauma. When the mind is overwhelmed by anxiety, daily pressures, or too many competing tasks, it can become harder to focus on intrusive thoughts or compulsions. Preoccupation with other responsibilities may naturally push the urge into the background, allowing it to fade over time. In this way, stress and distraction, although challenging, can sometimes disrupt the cycle of OCD by creating moments where the compulsion is forgotten.

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Enforced Disappearances: The Hidden Mental Health Crisis

“Enforced disappearance is not only a serious crime under international law but also a mental health emergency. Victims and families face wounds that are invisible, prolonged, and often overlooked. As Professor Forrester and Dr Ahmed emphasise, there is a ‘dire need’ to recognise these harms and provide effective, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care.”

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Understanding Emotional Distress Tort

Through tort law, individuals and organisations, councils included, can be sued for damages provided there’s evidence of negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Compensation is available and varies depending on the severity of harm and supporting evidence.

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Why You Should Write a Book Before You Die

Everyone has a story worth telling. Whether your life has been filled with triumphs, challenges, wisdom, or humour, documenting your journey in a book is one of the most powerful ways to preserve your legacy. Writing a book before you die not only gives your loved ones a cherished memory but it also serves as a personal tool to reflect, heal, and leave your mark on the world.