New Leaf Detox has created a resource that discusses different types of depression, signs and symptoms to look out for, and how substance abuse correlates. You can find it here: https://nldetox.com/depression-addiction-an-intersecting-malady/
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Black people in the UK are more likely to be diagnosed with mental health problems and to be sectioned. But just why is the community facing such a crisis? ‘Being Black, Going Crazy’ (2016), BBC Three Television, 27 September. Available at: http://bbc.in/2cHLFWJ (Accessed: 7 October 2016)
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Black and minority ethnic groups. Many of the issues facing people with mental illness from black and minority ethnic groups (BME) are the same as for the white British community. Stigma, difficulties in everyday life such as problems with housing, being accepted by friends and family, finding or keeping work, are all issues that are […]
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The main victims of the recession are young people, and unemployment may well damage their mental health. This makes the work we do as teachers and support staff to help young people in improving their emotional well-being and in gaining a good education so important. A recent report by the Princes Trust warned that the […]
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Lack of self-worth is the single most prevalent issue presented by clients. Often this lack of self-worth is masked by anger, which is used as a way of protecting against actions by others that generate painful feelings of shame or humiliation. A look from a passing stranger on the street or criticism in class can […]
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