6. Conclusion: From banishment to coming together
In her final piece, Dr Amy Pollard reflects on her residency’s journey, from acknowledging the way people with mental health problems have been ‘banished’ from society to encouraging a ‘coming together’ which recognises our shared humanity, beyond reason
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4. Has the world gone mad? Bringing insights from bipolar to societal polarisation
Amy considers how the four attitudes she has used for navigating a psychological crisis could be applied to societal polarisation
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One step at a time: walking back to health
Sharon shares how the One Million Steps challenge is helping her on the journey to recovery from an illness that left her unable to walk
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Making my voice heard as an Expert by Experience
Marsha McAdam shares how she has found purpose through challenging the stigma of personality disorder and driving change in mental health services
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Black mental health and self-care in a time of crisis
As Black History Month draws to a close, Kadra shares how she’s been prioritising her wellbeing while navigating conversations that can bring up trauma and distress
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Nerves of steel? Opening up about mental illness in sport
Anastasia shares her personal perspective of how sport can be a high-risk environment for mental illness
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Anxiety and OCD: onset aged 5, treatment aged 55
David Monk looks back at the early onset of his struggle with anxiety, and shares his thoughts on what is needed to improve the wellbeing of young people
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Managing your eating through a time of turmoil
Hope shares some practical tips on what can be helpful with managing an eating disorder while isolating at home
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Is ‘exercise labelling’ on food the answer to healthier eating?
Hope Virgo argues that proposals to add exercise labels to food disregard the complexities of obesity and could reinforce unhealthy relationships with eating
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Have mental health awareness campaigns had their day?
Campaigns have brought mental health out of the shadows. But is it time to move beyond awareness?
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