New ACEs study confirms link between early childhood ACES & increased alcohol/drug use during teens. Also finds that these teens tend to use substances to cope with the mental health impact of their trauma/abuse (it's not just peer pressure). news.uct.ac.za/article/-2024-…

Happy Wednesday ☀️ ‘Don't Take Anything Personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say & do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream.’ #WednesdayMotivation #wednesdaythought #mentalhealth #mindful #Mindfulness #meditate #meditation #wellness

"Mattering" is the belief that we’re significant to the world around us. When people feel they matter, they feel seen, important & needed through how others treat them. Scholars have deemed mattering to be a core instinct that drives all human behaviour. That’s why, when someone

Me (after phoning a patient with reduced mobility after hospital discharge): how are you? Patient: I am getting acclimatised to ‘non hospital detention’! #EndPJparalysis #SitUpGetDressedKeepMoving

Great care on SDEC so far while waiting for surgery. Not sure we needed the nurse in charges views on how the NHS system is broken & causing harm, or the HCA arguing with NIC about her duties. Noticing how tired staff project onto patients & each other & the impact this has

I have been asked about the relationship between "mattering" & "belonging" - both are important for people to feel at work. To quote Zach Mercurio: Mattering isn’t interchangeable with “belonging”. When we feel like we belong, we feel welcomed, accepted, and approved by a group.

Please share this link with journalists & editors, at Women’s Aid we run workshops on our media guidelines on reporting domestic abuse, which you can download here. There is also a link to the Level Up guidelines on reporting domestic homicides. womensaid.org.uk/about-us/press…

And so the frustration continues. Rang GP practice who said they can’t help with wound care & to go to ED daily. Thankfully the local District Nurse Service has a website & a contact number. The response from their hub was professional, reassuring & patient centred.

Having a great day volunteering & promoting being an active bystander so we can all enjoy gigs & feel safe

Feeling overwhelmed? Pause. Breathe. Be mindful. Mindfulness can work wonders for your mental health. Whether it’s a deep breath, a mindful walk, or a moment of meditation, the key is being present. Find more tips on mindfulness here: bit.ly/3T8SeWx