Mind & Soul - Everything

As a psychiatrist, I am always getting confusing with a psychologist! This new resource explains clearly what each different type of mental health professional does. This will vary a bit in different parts of the country but this is a good start: Working in Mental Health

Premier Lifeline, this year celebrates its 15^th birthday and has taken over 750,000 calls.  However, the last few weeks has been a time when a shockwave has hit the Helpline world.  The trust of the public built up over decades has been undermined by one particular helpline who appeared to breach the trust placed in them by their callers.  The trustworthiness of helplines came under question and a call for regulation and legal control.

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For those of us who have experienced the pain of emotional distress at a particular point in life any return of those feelings can leave us extremely agitated and upset. I have recently completed reading Lance Armstrong’s book, “Its not about the bike.” In it he chronicles his journey through cancer and the following fear about the potential for its return.

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I had never taken any interest in C. H. Spurgeon until a few weeks ago when I went to the Premiere of the new film “C. H. Spurgeon - The People’s Preacher” and the launch of the accompanying book by Peter Morden.

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Each year Anorexia & Bulimia Care sends a campaign to churches and Christian organisation in order to raise awareness of eating disorders and increase understanding for those affected and their families. Last year together with our supporting organisations we reached over 40,000 people. Read on to find out more. Download leaflet [PDF].

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