We urge government and NHS England to rethink staff wellbeing funding News Published 1 Aug 2023 We co-signed a letter expressing our disappointment with NHS Mental Wellbeing Hubs funding
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Navigating a drinking culture at university Journals Published 4 Mar 2024 Trainee journalist Jodie Wood interviews a student who, because of the drinking culture during Freshers’ Week, struggled to cope with longer-term alcohol misuse. University and College Counselling, March 2024
Menopause About therapy The menopause can bring with it significant physical and psychological changes and take its toll on women’s mental health. Our members Emma Cullinan and Michèle Down look at how therapy can help.
Third person: The impact of coronavirus Journals Published 20 Jul 2020 "Some changes will probably outlast the current crisis." Regular column from Toby Sweet. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2020
Northern Ireland launches three-year strategic plan for health and social care News Published 11 Dec 2024 The Department of Health in Northern Ireland launches its strategic plan to improve services
Opinion: Craig Johnson Journals Published 28 Apr 2023 It’s time for private practitioners and organisations to step up and really consider accessibility, says Craig Johnson. Therapy Today, May 2023
Assessing a supervisee's fitness to practise Journals Published 28 Apr 2023 It’s important that supervisors are aware of their supervisees’ levels of resilience, stamina and attentiveness, says Karen Stainsby. Therapy Today, May 2023
Building resilience by cultivating compassion Journals Published 31 Jul 2016 Elaine Beaumont considers how compassionate mind training could help student healthcare practitioners cope with the demands of clinical care. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2016
Seven steps to a better student mental health service Journals Published 4 Mar 2024 'You’ll be fine-tuning this for the rest of your service’s lifetime!' University and College Counselling, March 2024