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HUB: Bleeding Wounds Guidance Update
We have made a couple of minor changes in the latest edition of the Good First Aid Guide relating to the treatment of the bleeding section. This will cause slight changes to several courses for you to be aware of. Read more…
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Fundamental Wellbeing: What is self-harm?
Self-harm is when somebody purposely hurts or damages their body because of urges they experience; – this is often (but not always) in the form of self-injury. Although self-harm is not considered a mental illness, there are solid links between Read more…
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Fundamental Wellbeing: Possible Behavioural & Physical Signs and Symptoms of Bulimia
Bulimia (Bulimia Nervosa) is described as a vicious cycle where a person eats a large amount of food in one go (bingeing) and then tries to ‘get rid’ of the food (purging) to stop weight gain. Common methods of purging Read more…
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Fundamental Wellbeing: Seeking Support for Anxiety
Remember that asking for help and involving others can be particularly challenging for people experiencing anxiety, and in some cases, it will cause increased levels of anxiety. A non-pressured, patient and flexible approach might be needed and offering to research Read more…
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Fundamental Wellbeing: Learn more about mental health and eating healthily
Lots of evidence shows considerable benefits to our mental wellbeing when we eat a balanced, healthy diet, and we should not underestimate the link between Food and Mood. Additionally, some foods and drinks can harm our mental wellbeing, for example, Read more…
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Fundamental Wellbeing: Learn more about mental health, exercise and activity
Increasing physical activity is proven to have many mental and physical health benefits and relieve stress. This might not be joining a gym or going for a run! Small efforts such as a short walk around the block or Read more…
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Youth Mental Health Day – Interview with King Edward VI College
Youth Mental Health Day is a great opportunity to raise further awareness of young people and their mental health. We recently had the pleasure of talking to Adam Craddock-Wright, Teacher of Psychology at King Edward VI College (KE6) in Nuneaton Read more…
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Becoming a Mental Wellbeing First Aid Instructor Part One: Your Journey
Welcome to part one in our series giving you all the information you need to become a Mental Wellbeing First Aid Instructor, we are excited to tell you all about our much-loved training programme! You can click here to go Read more…
