Eating disorder stereotypes prevent access to psychological help
Stereotypes surrounding those affected by eating disorders are thought to play a part in preventing access to psychological help. It is important to know what some of the existing stereotypes are so that we can decrease the stigma and help people struggling with eating disorders to seek support. Eating...
Safeguarding International Student Mental Health
UK universities often pride themselves on having a diverse student population, with international students from all over the world travelling to study here. Like any students, international students are at risk of suffering from poor mental health, however, studies have found that factors unique to international students may increase...
Better Patient Recovery With Dr Julian
The true sign of a successful mental healthcare system lies, not in financial gains or widespread usage, but in recovery rates and patient satisfaction. As a mental health platform, we’re extremely aware that many of our patients comes to us during the most vulnerable periods of their lives, trusting...
Health Economic Report and Independent Evaluation by KSS AHSN
Table of ContentsExecutive Summary. 4Dr Julian. 4 Objectives of the report 4 Key Findings. 41) Dr Julian live site results. 42) Health Economic Results. 53) Insights: 6Limitations. 7 Suggestions. 7Introduction. 11Project Overview.. 11 Current Problem.. 111) Demand. 112) Equity...
Quality Mental Healthcare AND Saving the NHS?
A recent independent evaluation found that the Dr Julian platform not only provides quality mental healthcare, but is also more cost effective than traditional mental healthcare services.Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many families and organisations have donated money to NHS charities to help support our health service. It's widely known...
As we enter into another weekend in lockdown, we want to say a massive congratulations to everyone who has managed to stick to the social distancing rules. We know it’s not easy when you’re struggling with your mental health to remain inside and can make things seem even harder....
COVID-19: The final straw for mental health
IntroductionIn light of recent updates regarding the COVID-19 epidemic, the world has descended into a state of panic, with shops being stripped of their stock of toilet rolls, hand sanitiser and soap and public events being cancelled to prevent further spread of disease. However, while emphasis has been put...
The Professional Athletes Speaking Up About Mental Health
Celebrity figures shouldn’t always influence our health and wellness, but there’s something to be said for a recent trend that’s seen major professional athletes going public about their mental health struggles. We know that sometimes all it takes for someone to address his or her own mental health is...
What is a Healthy Breakfast?You probably have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day that shouldn’t be skipped. While this might be true, it doesn’t mean that you should eat just about anything. You need to eat healthily. Generally, a healthy breakfast consists of carbohydrates,...
Today is World Mental Health Day. On this day every year, people all over the world aim to highlight important issues surround mental health and attempt to find ways to combat them. While mental health is an issue that needs to be addressed EVERY day, this day unites all...