New ‘Mind Your Head’ campaign from the Farm Safety Foundation aims to raise awareness of the mental health issues faced by farmers and agricultural workers…
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Instagram Bans Self-harm Content: Two Sides to the Story
Instagram has proposed to remove all graphic self-harm images, following the death of a British teenager. But is this the only answer for young self-harmers?…
It's Time to Talk, Face to Face
Over half of Brits say they don’t feel they need to talk to friends in real life because they’re kept up-to-date with friends and families’ social media.…
Today is the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Globally, it is estimated that there are at least 200 millions girls and women who have undergone some form of FGM. Today is a day for everyone to join the #EndFGM campaign and raise awareness about the dangers of FGM…
Young People Struggle With “Consent Confusion” Online, New Research Reveals
According to the latest research commissioned by the UK Safer Internet Centre, young people are finding it difficult to navigate the “rules” around consent and sharing online…
NHS Urge Social Media Ban on Celebrity Endorsements for “Dubious” Health Products
Professor Stephen Powis, Medical Director for NHS England is urging social media companies to ban “irresponsible and unsafe” endorsements for health products by celebrities…
Mental Health Foundation Launches New Internet Guidelines For Children
The Science and Technology Committee report highlights a lack of guidance available for parents on screen time and internet use. To help fill this gap, the Mental Health Foundation have published new guidelines to encourage safe and healthy internet use for the whole family…
Body Clock Linked With Mental Health Problems, Says Research
If you struggle to wake up in the morning, your DNA could be to blame…
Bullying is Parents' Biggest Concern for Children in 2019
56% of parents say they are most worried about bullying at school, more than issues like internet safety and gaming addiction…