For Fogg, who identifies as non-binary, the first call turned into several, over the course of which they became more comfortable opening up and eventually gained the confidence to seek professional help. “A big part of me wonders whether I would still be here if there hadn’t been someone there that first night. I was in a very bad mindspace at the time and really didn’t see another way out.” … [Read more...] about How student anxiety evolved: from nuclear war to sexual violence
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Pupils suffering from anxiety and depression to receive counselling in schools
Dr Bernadka Dubicka, a children’s psychiatrist who chairs the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ child and adolescent faculty, said she was frustrated that more help would not be put in place sooner. While welcoming the four-week treatment pledge, she also queried where the extra mental health professionals would come from to provide speedier Camhs care. Official figures show that the number of specialist children’s psychiatrists working in the NHS in England has fallen since 2013. … [Read more...] about Pupils suffering from anxiety and depression to receive counselling in schools
Doctor ‘afraid to leave house’ in pandemic as Covid medics face mental health crisis
“I was terrified of leaving the house - I was terrified of getting Covid and dying, especially because I worked as a doctor, and of meeting up with anyone in case I gave them Covid. I was terrified my parents were going to get it and were going to die too. … [Read more...] about Doctor ‘afraid to leave house’ in pandemic as Covid medics face mental health crisis
Mum whose baby died at just 32 minutes old after crash caused by ‘idiot’ driver says part of her died with son
Recalling Keigan’s funeral, she added: “I was sitting in the same seat, in the same church, listening to the same music, a year later. It was like some terrible flashback.” … [Read more...] about Mum whose baby died at just 32 minutes old after crash caused by ‘idiot’ driver says part of her died with son
Ilicic puts Atalanta in title race and leaves ‘Winter Champions’ cold
There are plenty of reasons to admire Milan’s achievement. They have led from the front all season, far exceeding expectations for the youngest squad in the division. The Rossoneri are 18 points better off than they were at the corresponding point last year and seven ahead of the reigning champions, Juventus. Saturday’s loss was only the second that they have suffered in Serie A since Italy emerged from its first coronavirus lockdown in the spring. … [Read more...] about Ilicic puts Atalanta in title race and leaves ‘Winter Champions’ cold
