What is Stigma? The Mayo Clinic’s definition of stigma is ‘when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that is thought… read more →
Many mental health disorders are poorly understood and this is no different for OCD. OCD, or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is a mental illness that many people do not take seriously,… read more →
To anyone in the know it’s no secret that the diagnostic ratio of boys to girls with autism is heavily weighed in favour of the boys. For every 4 boys… read more →
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a behavioural disorder that includes symptoms such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. It tends to be noticed when people are fairly young, such as… read more →
The term ‘neurodiversity’ is used to describe the concept where neurological differences are recognised and respected in the same way as other human variations, rather than as purely a deficit.… read more →
Dealing with chronic mental health problems in the workplace can be complicated to navigate. Beth works in a nation-wide store in sales and has struggled with chronic mental health problems… read more →
Contrary to common knowledge there are multiple types of lupus. When people use the word they are most often referring to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. This, (along with the other forms)… read more →
This week sees the 40th Annual Conference of the European Association for Computer Graphics, Eurographics 2019, taking place in Genova Italy. Eurographics is an annual conference organised in order that… read more →
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell, producing extra mucus. This makes breathing difficult, and often triggers coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Part of managing… read more →
What is immunisation? Immunisation is a way of protecting ourselves against serious, often life-threatening diseases by exposing people to a weakened version of the disease so that their body builds… read more →