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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5.07.18We've come a long way baby!
As late as the 1960s being gay was still considered a mental health condition. As we celebrate Pride in London this weekend we wanted to explore the mental health and wellbeing of our gay community. Read more
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26.06.18What is Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)?
Tracy Douthwaite our expert Mental Health First Aid trainer explains what it is and why you might find it useful to improve wellbeing and wellbeing management at your workplace. Read more
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29.05.18Out and about promoting our services
With summer fast approaching our staff are increasingly getting out and about in the community to promote our free employment support service. Read more
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4.04.18Supporting Employees with Bipolar
This World Bipolar Day we wanted to share how we have been supporting staff with bipolar at Twining Enterprise. Read more
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19.02.18What we learned in Mental Health First Aid
In early February 2018 a team of Twining Enterprise staff both those working directly with people with mental health conditions and back office staff took part in a two day Mental Health First Aid Training. Read more
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11.01.18Depression: Cause & Cure – Do the drugs work?
Controversy has erupted around the treatment of depression with anti-depressants with some authors questioning their increasing use. Our latest blog points out the value of a mixed range of methods for supporting people's mental health. Read more
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21.11.17Supporting Men’s Mental Health this International Men’s Day
Sunday 18th November marked International Men’s Day. The day forms part of November which is men’s health awareness day. Read more
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9.11.17Fair Pay at Twining Enteprise
Having marked Living Wage Week and Equal Pay Day Twining are sharing their actions on fair wages for staff and clients. 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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