UK Mental Health

How The Comedy Industry Deals With Mental Health Could Teach Us A Thing Or Two

Talking openly, finding light in the darkness and setting up support networks are some key elements to overcoming mental health issues.
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What It's Like To Have A Mental Illness On The Comedy Circuit

The comedy industry is full of people with mental health issues.
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Study Uncovers The Best Treatments For Binge-Eating Disorder

'A person who binge eats uses food as a means of coping with, or silencing, negative emotions such as anxiety or depression.'
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You Don't Have To Be Mad To Be A Comedian, But You Should Listen To The Ones Who Are

For years many people have held the idea that all comedians are a bit messed up. We decided to look into it.
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How Stand-Up Comedy Can Help People With Mental Health Issues

Sometimes laughter can be the best medicine.
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Holly Willoughby On Why New Mums' Wellbeing Is A Priority

'I used to promptly burst into tears.'
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Can It Ever Be Acceptable To Laugh About Mental Illness?

Can a joke about mental health ever be positive?
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This Is What It's Really Like To Live With Schizophrenia

'Give me some dignity.'
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Bryony Gordon On The Realities Of Living With OCD

Her new book tackles the reality of living with OCD and depression.
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Jessica Ennis-Hill On Helping Your Child Improve Life Skills

How taking part in sport can give children skills for life
By By Mary Common