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.
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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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15.03.17Returning to work with support from Twining
A client in Hounslow was referred to Twining by her Therapist in March 2016 due to work related stress and anxiety. Read more
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7.03.17A good time to think about mental health and gender
This International Women's Day we are taking a moment to reflect on how mental health issues impact specifically on Women. Read more
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20.04.16Good Service on All Lines? Mental Health & Transport
For many using transport or travelling in London isn’t just a hassle but a major barrier; a barrier to social, cultural and working life. The barriers that people with mental health or unseen disabilities face are finally gaining prominence. Read more
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21.03.16Managing Money and Mental Health
Polly Mackenzie, Director of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, guest blogs about why she's heading research into the link and impact of debt and mental health. The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is backed by Martin Lewis of Money sav Read more
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16.12.15I Needed Mental Health Knowledge at Uni
In the wake of a new survey talking about student mental health, this former student talks about her experiences and how knowledge has made all the difference in working life and beyond. Read more
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9.11.15Coping with my Mental Health at Work: 3 Top Tips
Kathy shares her top tips for coping at work when you have long-term health conditions. It sort of involves spoons! Read more
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28.09.15I Became a Mental Health First Aider Just in Time
A recent Twining Mental Health First Aider talks about how MHFA has made her think about mental health differently and given her the knowledge to help a friend. Read more
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6.05.15How Becoming a Mental Health Nurse is Helping Me
Student mental health nurse explains how working with people with mental health problems helped her manage her own anxiety better. Read more
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6.05.15My Anxiety Began at School
Student mental health nurse talks about her experiences of having anxiety at school; how it impacted her studies and life even though she didn't know what it was. Read more
