Tag: Mental Health
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After yesterday’s news of a national lockdown, many of us will be working from home for longer than expected, during this chaotic time its important to create routines and take control of our lives as much as is possible. Here are 5 tips to help you work from home effectively. 1. Plan your day the…
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Fred Fredas is an artist based in South East London, his Runnin’ is the fourth track of his latest EP In the Search For Love. The song, and short film which accompanies, explores the effect our support networks have upon male mental health, particularly family and religion. Runnin’ touches on the effects of toxic masculinity…
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I wasn’t going to post this piece. With this originally being a university essay, the shelter of an academic institution and the very real obligation of confidentiality allowed me (without consequence) to get personal about imposter syndrome, something I did struggle with at times in the past. It also allowed me to really introspect, and…
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![The Story of a Queer Pakistani Muslim Activist, Psychologist and Poet. Meet Sanah Ahsan [@psychology_and_poetry]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/4e0b465b-8c05-49b0-aff3-d01688af23f4-180x180.jpg)
In the last week I had the opportunity to speak to Sanah Ahsan, a psychologist, poet and activist, as well as a queer Pakistani Muslim womxn. Sanah’s work is truly inspiring. From taking on the challenge of decolonising a predominantly white, middle class profession to voicing a Muslim rhetoric in the Shakespeare Globe theatre. She…
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Introducing Our Brand New Weekly Show This new series puts an array of people with opposing views together to discuss some of the most culturally relevant topics that transpire throughout the week. This week the Culture Matter cast discuss Mental Health, Crepes and Cones, Spotify & The Royal Wedding and its relevance to culture. Subscribe…
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![The Inside Out Process: A Mental Health Panel Discussion & Networking Event [@insideoutuk_]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/unnamed2-2.jpg)
The upcoming event presented by Inside Out UK – the positive mental health and well-being organisation. On Saturday the 24th of February Inside Out UK an organisation that promotes mental well-being through all things creative will be hosting ‘ The inside out process’. The event will focus on the topic of depression and how it…
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Mental health is highly disregarded by a lot of communities and usually brushed off or completely ignored. Here are the facts, in both the UK and worldwide: When a mental health issue becomes long term and gets in the way of your day to day activities, it’s considered a disability.. Mental health problems are one of…
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In the second video of Noisey’s Music and Mental Health series, UK rapper NoLay details how focusing on music and the catharsis of songwriting has helped her cope with her father’s schizophrenia and her own mental health demons. This film is part of The Noisey Guide to Music and Mental Health. You can read more…