by Emma Hammett | May 12, 2026 | Mental Health First Aid, Senior's First Aid |
Unpaid carers are a lifeline to those they look after and are of huge benefit to society as a whole. A staggering 7 million of us in the UK are carers and so the relief to NHS services is truly incalculable. Supporting carers and enabling them to care effectively and...
by Emma Hammett | Nov 5, 2024 | General First Aid, Mental Health First Aid |
Currently, 1 in 5 men shockingly die before their 65th birthday. On average, women live five years longer than men, even in countries where women are disproportionately affected by social inequalities. Several factors contribute to this, with one of the biggest being...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 20, 2024 | First Aid Tips and Hacks, Mental Health First Aid |
Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during exam season or when students head back to school. As a parent, you want to ensure that you are well-equipped to support your child and reduce feelings of stress as...
by Emma Hammett | Jul 31, 2023 | Mental Health First Aid, Uncategorized |
Prolonged stress is bad for us. Stress can manifest itself as a physical and mental health problem. Stress also causes an increase in cortisol levels, which leaves us in a continual state of alertness, ready to jump into a fight, flight or fright response. This...
by Emma Hammett | May 5, 2021 | Mental Health First Aid |
Why do panic attacks happen? Panic attacks can happen to anyone, without any obvious cause or warning. They can be extremely alarming both for the person experiencing the attack and anyone trying to help Exams increase stress – and children and teenagers...
