A smile a day…
A model was actually seen smiling at the Paris fashion show this week. Please can we make it the start of something beautiful, says Laura Barton. “The entire population of London, not known for its upbeat demeanour (with the notable exception of chirpy Cockney barrowboys) will be forced to smile during its morning commute or […]
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Suspicious Minds
Once it affected 1% of the population. Now more than a quarter of us suffer from paranoia, leading expert Daniel Freeman tells Sabine Durrant from the Guardian. Paranoia, like depression and anxiety, can cause great anguish. “It’s a hierarchy of fear. It’s very common to think people are trying to irritate, or upset you. Less […]
Continue reading Unravel your mind
The mindapples team would like you to tell us what you do to unwind. What advice would you give to someone who is trying to unravel their thoughts?
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Get Well UK Service
In Northern Ireland people have been re examining the way they think about health. It is a little odd that the findings were not released for more than a year but nevertheless… This scheme treats and heals patients who have been given up on by doctors. In particular, people with ‘chronic low mood’. It addresses […]
Continue reading Times for your mind
Interesting piece in the Times a while back (thanks to the lovely Katherine at the RSA for sending it my way) about simple daily activities you can do for your mind. Paul Farmer of Mind is quoted but the ideas seem to come from all over the place. I’d be interested to hear what people […]
Continue reading Time to change
Time to Change TV ad was aired in January and February in England. The advert explains how the affects of stigma and discrimination can impact on a person who is or has experienced mental health problem. Ruby Wax talks about what it is like to live with depression.
Continue reading Happy Tapper
Happy Tapper have launched an iphone application which is a Gratitude Journal. Gratitude keeps coming up in studies as a major source of long-term wellbeing and happiness. The application just gives you another way to keep track of the good things, people and events in your life on a daily basis. A new study shows […]
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