Time To Talk Mental Health UK is a confidential social media community for adults who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. The highly interactive and fully moderated group, which has more than 2,000 members, provides a safe space for people to talk in confidence. The non-profit organisation also holds events..
If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one and are on a low income, it might be possible to receive financial assistance in the form of a Funeral Payment. A Funeral Payment can help cover some of the costs associated with a funeral and does not have to be..
Adults should do some type of physical activity every day. Any type of activity is good for you. The more you do the better. Adults should: aim to be physically active every day. Any activity is better than none, and more is better still do strengthening activities that work all..
Mental health services are free on the NHS, but in some cases, you’ll need a referral from your GP to access them. There are some mental health services that allow people to refer themselves.This commonly includes services for drug problems and alcohol problems, as well as NHS psychological therapies services (IAPT). If your mental..
Give up smoking If you’re a smoker, quit. It’s the single best thing you can do for your heart health. Smoking is one of the main causes of coronary heart disease. A year after giving up, your risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker. You’re more..
There are many benefits of tele mental health services. The main benefits are overcoming various barriers to services. There are not enough mental health providers on the ground to meet the growing needs of people requiring services, and tele mental health has helped curb the issue. Attending therapy regularly..
Tele mental health is the use of technology to provide clinical assessment and treatment at a distance. Tele mental health provides a communication medium for psychotherapy and can provide a psychosocial intervention through monitoring and tracking any changes. Technological devices such as tablets, computers and phones involve mental health providers..
Technology is important and is part of our daily lives. Gadgets such as phones, computers and tablets have become mainstream and are used across all sectors of society regardless of cultures and ages. The gadgets allow us to be connected to the internet and to each other, making any..
Digitalization continues to transform the world, and across industries including the health care industry. They are essential reasons why healthcare is going digital. Medical technology has advanced remarkable and is still advancing. Nowadays, there is robotic surgery that is making digital process easier, safer and more affordable. Patients’ demand..
Recovering from mental health is intense and unpredictable process for many patients, but eventually they gain lasting changes. It takes a lot of strength and perseverance to go through mental illness treatment. Many patients find the recovery process difficult, but with support from doctors, family and friends they overcome..