mental health Archives

The Paradox of Restraint Reduction: Why Fighting Restraint Might Fuel Its Persistence

May 9, 2024 by Trevel Henry

In the realm of organisational management, particularly in sectors dealing with vulnerable populations such as healthcare facilities, schools, and correctional institutions, the discourse around physical restraint has undergone significant evolution. Restraint reduction programmes have emerged as a seemingly noble initiative aimed at minimising the use of physical force in managing challenging behaviours. However, beneath the surface of good intentions lies … Read more

Is Big Brother Really Watching You?

January 22, 2024 by Trevel Henry

According to reports there are between 124 and 205 assaults every working day on lone workers. That equates to approximately between 45,000 and 74,000 attacks on lone workers each year. Situation…you’re working away on your own, and your concerned for your safety but you don’t feel you can just get up and leave. My question is not who you are … Read more

The Cost of Stress and Mental Health in The UK (Video)

December 12, 2022 by markdawes

This video is about the increasing problem of stress and mental health issues in the UK.

Stress and Mental Health Pandemic

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022 by markdawes

The UK is Experiencing a Deepening Stress and Mental Health and Pandemic – But Is There a Solution? The Problem The recent covid pandemic, associated lockdown periods of isolation, the impact that has had on employment (people losing their jobs and businesses as companies struggled), plus many other variables, has seen an increase in mental health related issues. In the … Read more

It is against health and safety to put a coat over a handcuffed persons arms

May 17, 2022 by markdawes

“It is against health and safety to put a coat over a handcuffed persons arms.”

That is the crux of an email just sent to me based on what someone was told by a trainer.

They mentioned how an organisation respected a handcuffed patients dignity whilst reducing the risk of anger, aggression and violence thus reducing the need for a restrictive physical intervention.

How Meditation Can Help You Cope With Your Enemies

April 17, 2022February 24, 2022 by markdawes

I was recently listening to a guided meditation on loving-kindness by Sharon Salzberg and underneath the audio file on the webpage was the following, so I thought I’d share it with you as it may help some of you.

You Can Meditate Anytime, Anywhere. It’s Much Easier Than You Think

April 17, 2022January 26, 2022 by markdawes

You Can Meditate Anytime, Anywhere. It’s Much Easier Than You Think!

When most people think of meditation they conjure up images of people sitting cross-legged for hours with serious expressions on their face trying hard to empty their minds, and that puts a lot of people off meditating.