Coping with loss of control
We are used to a sense of control over our lives and our day to day decisions. I can choose when to…
Mental hygiene during coronavirus
The Coronavirus pandemic is turning almost every part of life upside down, both in and out of work. And…
Caring for your mind during lockdown
When Boris Johnson announced a UK-wide lockdown, my immediate response was fear and dread. Many people…
Transgender on trial
In March this year judges gave permission for Keira Bell, Susan Evans and a woman known as ‘Mrs A’…
About time! Australian doctors to investigate transgender treatments for kids
It’s about time. A national inquiry into the safety and ethics of transgender medicine in Australia…
The Prime Minister’s transgender proposals dangerously oversimplify a complex mental health issue
The Government's public consultation on possible means to make it simpler and easier for people in England…
Time for new partnerships: the added value of Christian organisations in preventative health
Your health is your true wealth, or so the saying goes. The relationship between health and wealth is…
The same sex parent debate is not about parenting but about missing parents
‘Talk to any child with gay parents, especially those old enough to reflect on their experiences.…
Discovering silence and solitude
It is surprisingly difficult for us to handle silence. Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) the brilliant French…
Let’s invest more in relationships
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. The Mental Health Foundation are focusing this year on the…