Our blog
Welcome to our blog filled with information, opinions and comment on everything to do with mental health.We hope to open up debate and new thinking by featuring a variety of different bloggers.
All of our posts contain the opinions of the author and not necessarily those of Twining. Any advice or tips in blogs may not always be right for you- so contact a health professional if you need support or aren't sure.
'Depression' blog posts:
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3.10.23The Transformative Power of Being Truly Welcomed, Seen and Heard
"When you listen generously to people, they can hear the truth in themselves, often for the first time." – Rachel Naomi Remen Read more
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28.09.23Redefining Workplace Well-being
Phillip Inman's recent article in The Guardian highlights an alarming trend: a significant increase in workplace absences, reaching a decade-high. Factors such as stress, long Covid, and socio-economic challenges contribute to this concerning landscape of Read more
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18.09.18What if mental health issues rise because things are getting worse?
Life expectancy figures are going into reverse specifically in the UK and US, whilst in many wealthy countries these figures are continuing to rise. Read more
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16.10.17Sexual Assault and Mental Health
It's long been known that trauma is a major contributor to many mental health conditions. In the light of so many public revelations around sexual assault and harassment it's contribution to our mental health must be highlighted. Read more
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17.03.17A glimmer of hope in a dark period
A moving and thoughtful blog from a client in Hounslow Read more
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12.02.15Mental Health: A Game of Snakes & Ladders
Mental health blogger Ian, shares with us the first steps he took to take control and cope better with his depression and anxiety. Read more
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14.08.14Treating Stigma
Amy writes an anxiety, mental health & lifestyle blog. She has written this guest blog especially for us about why confronting stigma is just as important as treating mental ill health. Read more
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31.07.14I Would Walk 10,000 steps; The Walking Challenge
Rose, a mental health activist and blogger, talks about her walking challenge to help with depression. She also shares tips on how to fit extra walking in your daily routine. Read more
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17.07.14Winning the War on Insomnia
Mental health activist and blogger, Rose, writes about her experiences of battling with insomnia and what she's done to start winning. Read more
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26.06.14Five Tips for the Stressed Out Employee
Josie, a Career Coach and Advisor, shares five top tips to help workers find better ways of handling stress. Read more
