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Overprescribing Anti-Depressants: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Antidepressant use has soared over the past two decades, with the UK alone seeing a doubling in prescriptions since 2008. While medication can be life-changing for some, concerns are growing around its overprescription, especially for patients who may not need long-term pharmacological treatment. From the reluctance of GPs to offer fast-acting relief to the alarming trend of children being medicated, it’s time to ask, are we medicating emotion at the expense of wellbeing?

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Understanding Disability Fluctuations

No two disabled people are the same, and no two days are alike—yet current disability assessments fail to recognise this vital reality. Understanding Disability Fluctuations and the Need for Reform in PIP Assessments

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Researching Poverty and Vulnerability

To truly support vulnerable families, we must see poverty for what it is—a pervasive risk factor that influences every other domain of a child’s life. More than just economic deprivation, poverty reduces access to opportunity, stability, and wellbeing. Investing in early intervention, social work training, disability inclusion, and long-term support for care leavers and young carers is essential.

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Living with Depression: A Silent Battle Few Truly See

Depression doesn’t happen without cause. It’s not a weakness or a choice — it is a reaction to pain, pressure, and often unimaginable hardships. Understanding the many reasons why someone may be suffering is the first step toward compassion, not judgment. Whether the cause is trauma, genetics, loss, or societal pressures, every person fighting depression deserves understanding, support, and the knowledge that their pain is real — and that healing is possible. Everyone’s journey is different, but no one should have to walk it alone.

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The Role of Therapy Dogs in Supporting Mental Health for Business Owners

Mental health awareness has gained rightful prominence in society, so therapy dogs serve as more than friendly pet companions. Business owners who want to balance their drive with emotional strength should consider four-legged therapists who can lead them toward peace, focus, and resilience. The science backs it. The stats prove it. The stories support it. And the wagging tails? They speak for themselves.

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MPs’ Pay Rises Amidst Budget Cuts: A Nation Left to Struggle

If drastic budget cuts continue to hit low-income families and the disabled, Labour will stand no chance of re-election. Regardless of party, the agenda remains the same—to save money at any cost. MPs should be required to live on benefits for six months before deciding if they deserve their inflated salaries.

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Sir Ed Davey Expresses Deep Concern Over PIP Reforms

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