NCDFREE have recently launched their global campaign called #TheFace of NCDs. NCDs or Non-Communicable Diseases are health conditions that are non-infectious and cannot be passed from one person to another. They include chronic diseases such as diabetes, mental illness, heart disease. Sadly, there are a lot of negative connotations and stereotypes associated with these health conditions.… Continue reading Mental Health Week – You are not weak.
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Mobile Health Apps – Friend or Foe
A simple browse on any app store for health related apps will leave you overwhelmed. In 2013, there were over 31,000 health, medical and fitness apps available, according to mHealth Watch. I have to admit that I am a sucker for bright, fun and easy to use apps. However, I don't just mindlessly use health and… Continue reading Mobile Health Apps – Friend or Foe
R U OK? – Ask, Listen, Encourage, Follow-up
R U OK? is a not-for profit organisation who work towards connecting people together to protect people from suicide. With research suggesting that one of the main factors that increase suicide risk is a lack of feeling connected to others, this campaign aims to encourage people to start that conversation by taking time to ask… Continue reading R U OK? – Ask, Listen, Encourage, Follow-up
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