Depression and Anxiety: Mental Health Awareness Week
Depression and anxiety are two distinct mental health conditions, but they often occur together. While depression is primarily characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest in activities, anxiety is characterized by excessive worry, fear, and apprehension. However, depression can also cause feelings of anxiety, and the two conditions can interact in complex […]
OCD and Anxiety: Mental Health Awareness Week
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can bring with it intense feelings of anxiety and distress, brought on by intrusive, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviours. This week is Mental Health Awareness Week; organised by the Mental Health Foundation, the theme of this year’s awareness week is anxiety and we want to raise awareness on how other mental […]
We’re Celebrating Clinical Trials Day!
Saturday 20th May is Clinical Trials Day, a day where the clinical research industry comes together to celebrate the value and importance it brings as well as the impact it has in changing people’s lives, every day.This year the theme is ‘Together We Can’ with an emphasis on working together to reach our goals of […]
Living with Lung Disease During Hay Fever Season
The days are getting longer, the sun is shining, Spring is upon us, and Summer is approaching… that can only mean one thing: hay fever season. This time of year can be trouble for anyone, but for those living with lung diseases, it can be a risk to their health. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) […]
Living With OCD During Exam Season
With exam season approaching, those living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) may be particularly worried about this stressful time. OCD is a mental health condition that causes unwanted, intrusive thoughts (also known as obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or acts (compulsions) that a person feels compelled to perform in response to the obsessive thoughts. Exam season […]
Fibromyalgia Awareness Month
May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising understanding about this chronic pain condition. Fibromyalgia is a long-term disorder that affects around 2.5 million people in the UK alone. Fibromyalgia Awareness Month provides an opportunity to educate the public and healthcare professionals about the condition and its impact. It is also a time […]
Living with OCD and my Clinical Trial Experience at MAC
Sara has been living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder since she was 12 years old and recently took part in a clinical trial at MAC Clinical Research, testing a potential new OCD medication. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where someone has obsessive thoughts that cause compulsive behaviour. Although Sara has been living […]
Managing Fibromyalgia when feeling stressed
Did you know a psychologically stressful event could cause health conditions such as fibromyalgia? April is Stress Awareness Month, and we want to raise awareness about how stress can affect both our physical and mental health. Stress Management Society created Stress Awareness Month and this year the charity is encouraging others to ‘Take Action’ on […]
Stress Awareness Month: Looking after your Mental Health
It’s no secret that stress can have a big impact on a person’s mental health so it’s crucial that we take good care of ourselves when going through stressful times. April is Stress Awareness Month, and we want to raise awareness about how stress can affect both our physical and mental health. Stress Awareness Month […]
Stress and Ulcerative Colitis
We all encounter stress but for those of us living with ulcerative colitis, stress can cause painful flare-ups. April is Stress Awareness Month, and we want to take this opportunity to raise awareness about how stress can affect both our physical and mental health. Stress Awareness Month was created by the Stress Management Society. The […]
