by Raymond Sheehy | Nov 30, 2016 | Helping Others, Mental Health Awareness, Self Help Info
Conditions like Depression and Anxiety are getting lots of attention at the moment. The general public are becoming more aware of symptoms and how it affects those who suffer. It’s great to see that the stigma is really beginning to lift. Though for some other mental... 
by Raymond Sheehy | Oct 13, 2016 | Info for Commissioners, Mental Health Awareness
Over the past weekend, the Bridge team and our supporters had the privilege of sharing in the global spirit of mental health solidarity, by commemorating World Mental Health Day (10 October) on our own turf in Greenwich, London. World Mental Health Day 2016: Mental... 
by Raymond Sheehy | Sep 22, 2016 | Mental Health Awareness, Self Help Info
Which one of us would consider it unreasonable that if a parent, during a chickenpox epidemic, should request an urgent doctor’s appointment after detecting an unexplained skin rash on their child? Similarly, most of us are quietly relieved to find our aging parents... 
by Raymond Sheehy | May 16, 2016 | Mental Health Awareness, Self Help Info
Healthy and supportive relationships are a vital component to well being. In fact, they are as vital as other well-reported lifestyle factors, such as eating well, exercising more and stopping smoking. Unfortunately, people who suffer from mental ill-health can also... 
by Raymond Sheehy | Apr 5, 2016 | Mental Health Awareness
World Health Day takes place on 7th April 2016 and this year’s theme is diabetes. This is a highly relevant theme for people with mental health problems, as there is a direct link between mental ill-health and diabetes. Many people with mental health problems are at a... 
by Raymond Sheehy | Feb 9, 2016 | Helping Others, Mental Health Awareness, Self Help Info
There are many different types of mental health problems, including Bipolar Disorder; Bipolar disorder used to be called ‘manic depression’. As the older name suggests, someone with bipolar disorder will have severe mood swings. These usually last several weeks or...