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Goal setting for mental health allows us to identify the challenges we have faced and tracks the success of our daily efforts over the short and long term.

As a society, and as individuals, our mental health can be affected by even the smallest of things - but does the weather affect mental health?

Self care is a broad term that encompasses any activity you do to be good to yourself. It’s about knowing when your resources need replenishing and actively working to improve them. Read our latest blog post to discover how to take care of yourself both mentally and physically.

There are a number of healthy ways you can maintain a positive mental state, even when you’re having a bad day. Mental health is a serious matter, and we understand that it is difficult to switch mindsets in a short space of time, but it is entirely possible if you take the right steps.

Did you know mental illness is the largest cause of disease in the UK? On average, 1 in every 4 people in the UK experience mental health issues annually. Mental illnesses are more common, longer-lasting and can be more impactful on an individual's life than most physical illnesses. 

Research into some mental health conditions has been aided by the incredible progress of genomics (the study of genes and their functions). Genomics has started to have a significant impact on many areas of clinical care including mental health management.

Mental Health is big news. No longer swept under society’s plush carpet, it has been discussed in the House of Lords, across global media and perhaps most importantly, in the workplace.

Psychological Trauma refers to an intensely overwhelming experience that challenges a person’s ability to cope. A traumatic experience can be deeply distressing and shakes the foundation of our sense of safety in the world, our belief system and our confidence.

A proportion of patients with mental illness become too unwell for outpatient treatment with their psychiatrist or therapist. Their condition graduates to a higher level of severity and/ or an elevated risk of further deterioration. The treatment needs of these patients involve four key requirements