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New UK divorce law could reduce conflict
New UK divorce law could reduce the level of negotiation, conflict and mental health degradation often found by those seeking a legal separation in the UK.
Planting the seeds of sustainable growth in our cities
In this article, George Adams discusses how cities are the engines powering the development of the human race: How does sustainable growth factor into this vision?
Does green tea have calming properties?
A new study in the Journal of Medicinal Food has investigated whether the contents of a cup of green tea could have specific calming properties after a stressful experience.
UK introduces worlds first online safety laws
Social media companies and tech firms will be legally required to protect their users and face tough penalties if they do not comply with the new online safety laws.
Is the UK “porn ban” successful?
The largest mainstream test of an online age verification system since the announcement of the UK’s “porn ban” has taken place, and has been described as a huge success.
Should employers take a gendered approach to mental health?
The 'masculinity' of men infringes on their access to psychological help: Read this to hear a helpful approach to mental health.
Stress awareness month: Time to take stress out of the workplace
Jeanette Wheeler, MHR’s HR Director, explores the biggest causes of stress in the workplace and outlines the measures both employees and organisations can introduce to ease the strain and support their wellbeing.
Research shows gaslighting in UK workplace is ‘normal’
Over half of respondents to recent research say they have experienced gaslighting at work, exposing a negative dynamic in UK offices.
Stress awareness month: Almost half of managers not trained on mental health
To promote stress awareness month, instant offices is encouraging businesses to support their workforce to speak about and prioritise mental health and promote a healthy work-life balance.
Underage access to porn online is UK parents biggest fear
Three quarters (75%) of parents worry about their children accessing inappropriate adult content online such as violent porn, according to new research.
£15 million from Tampon Tax Fund for period poverty
Ten projects will receive a total of £15 million to help improve the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable women across the UK in the latest round of funding from the Tampon Tax Fund, Minister for Civil Society Mims Davies announced.
UK gets new £5 million climate change research centre
Cardiff University has been selected as the main hub for a £5 million climate change research centre to explore how we can live differently to achieve the rapid and far-reaching emissions cuts required to address climate change.
Screening social media: How can we keep children from inappropriate content?
In this article, Alastair Graham discusses the need for screening social media; touching on infamous cases, government responsibilities and questions of immaturity.
The future of healthcare is created in the OuluHealth ecosystem in Finland
OuluHealth ecosystem is a one-of-a-kind network of committed stakeholders from Oulu in Finland that strive to transform healthcare on a global scale and, as a result, improve people’s lives.
The UK’s most stressed cities, ages and professions
In 2018 it was reported that 74% of the UK felt too overwhelmed or stressed to cope, but a year on: Which city, age and professions are the most affected by stress?
Addressing poor dental health and its impact on the NHS
Dr Saul Konviser BDS MSc BSc, Trustee, Dental Wellness Trust highlights the importance of improving child dental health and the need to take pressure off NHS dental services.
Mental health big data research at the University of Glasgow, Scotland
Dr Jo Inchley, Dr Judith Brown and Prof Daniel Smith tell us all about the valuable mental health big data research taking place at the University of Glasgow, Scotland.
Blockchain and retail: A potential industry revolution
This article discusses the potential of blockchain and retail: could the technology be responsible for a profit increase for the sector in 2018?
Are you getting enough sleep?
We all know how difficult it is to work when we're tired but are you aware of the effects from lack of sleep on others? Maddy Keating from MHR explores
Why teacher mental health matters and how to improve it
Research has revealed that over a third of education professionals are expected to leave their job by 2020, highlighting the importance of teacher mental health and the need to address this crisis.
