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Patients who buy illicit painkillers, erectile dysfunction pills and other unlicensed medicines on the black market are risking their health, a doctor is warning, after millions of doses were seized.
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Impact of chatbots on mental health is warning over future of AI, expert says theguardian.com/technology/2…
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The #BatonOfHope Tour 2025 begins tomorrow in Blackpool
Over 7 weeks it will visit 20 UK locations, carried by hundreds of people touched by suicide
The message is simple: there is always hope – suicide is preventable
Tomorrow's route details 👉 empowermentcharity.org.uk/th…
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Home kits will be offered to those who have missed their invitation.
There are a number of reasons why some women don’t attend screening and we hope the introduction of self-testing will encourage more to take up this life-saving test in a way that works for them.
Women who haven’t come forward for cervical screening will be offered self-sampling kits.
As part of the 10 Year Health Plan, we’re tackling the barriers that keep some women away from potentially lifesaving screenings.
Learn more: gov.uk/government/news/home-…
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**NEW Social Isolation and Loneliness Training**
#ThankYou to everyone who joined us for our 'Breaking the Silence: Understanding Social Isolation and Loneliness' webinars to support the launch of our latest training.
The updated training was made possible thanks to charitable funding from @MerseyCares and @NHSCharities.
You can find our newest training course at 👇
zerosuicidealliance.com/soci…
#MHAW #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Community #Connection #SocialIsolation #Loneliness #FreeTraining #ZSATraining
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It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! 💜
This year is all about community - coming together for mental health. 🤝
Get involved by sharing your positive community stories #ThisIsMyCommunity
Find out more about the week: mentalhealth.org.uk/mhaw
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If you see someone having a seizure or fit, these 6 simple steps are useful to know. This advice applies to adults only.
You may also need to call an ambulance, so it’s important to know when to call 999.
More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/what-to-do…
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Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 so it’s critical that suicide prevention is front and centre of this strategy.
With men making up 75% of all suicides, this strategy is a real opportunity to prevent thousands of deaths.
It's time for a national conversation on men's health.
As we launch the call for evidence for our men's health strategy, Professor Paul Galdas and GP Dr Mark Perera discuss some of the health problems men face.
What are your experiences? Share them here:
gov.uk/government/calls-for-…
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If you’re concerned about how gambling is affecting your mental health, help and support is available.
Visit @GamCare and use their self-assessment tool or call the national gambling helpline for free support on 0808 802 0133.

ALT How can gambling affect mental health? -If gambling becomes a problem, it can cause low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and depression. -Gambling can become an addiction. If you find yourself betting more than you can afford to lose, borrowing money, or feeling stressed and anxious about gambling, you may have a problem. -If you have a mental health problem, you’re more at risk of harmful gambling. For example, you may gamble to feel better about yourself when you’re depressed or distract yourself if you’re angry or upset.
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You're invited to an ONLINE EVENT with Psychiatrist @joannamoncrieff and @LauraDelano on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30th from 11AM - 1PM EDT.
#MentalHealth #psychiatry
FOR MORE INFO & TICKETS: eventbrite.com/e/the-trouble…
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A third of all mental health 'treatments' in England involve no human interaction at all... Patients are rather offered apps, web-based interventions & self-guided CBT online courses.... As if more screen time is what we all need.
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"People prescribed both opioid painkillers and benzodiazepines such as Xanax have a 71 percent increased risk of dying from any cause, according to a new study."
dailymail.co.uk/health/artic…
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Norovirus, also known as the 'winter vomiting bug', continues to spread. 🤢
Here is what you can do to avoid catching and passing it on this winter. 👇
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🚨 One step closer to Mental Health Act reform.
On 16 December, the next stage is for the House of Lords to look at the Bill in detail and discuss possible changes. We'll be watching.
Here's what we think of the Bill in its current form 👉 bit.ly/3UGEVwM
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What does it mean to lead with compassion? How can we bring activism into organisational change? Our annual flagship leadership and workforce summit will explore how to transform our workplaces so health and care workers can thrive. Book today: kingsfund.org.uk/events/annu… #KFLead
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Stop scrolling ✋
Take a moment to unclench your jaw, drop your shoulders, and breathe.
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Since we launched our updated #SuicideAwareness training it's been taken a fantastic 40,000 times!
Thanks to everyone who has taken, shared and supported the training 🧡
zerosuicidealliance.com/suic…
#SuicidePrevention #FreeTraining #ZSATraining
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We all need a little help sometimes, and there’s no shame in asking for it.
On #InternationalMensDay, help us share some of the places men can turn to, in moments when things get too much.
Comment below with your recommendations. 💭
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