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First-of-its-Kind Digital Experience Supports Teen Mental Health Through Roblox Gameplay

Stuart Mitchell

The “Love, Your Mind” campaign (from the Ad Council, with lead partner Huntsman Mental Health Institute) launched the Love, Your Mind World, the first nonprofit experience on Roblox dedicated to teen mental health. Developed with guidance from leading mental health experts, the immersive experience aims to reach the 76% of people under 18 who play video games in the United States, offering mental health education and coping strategies to support their emotional wellbeing. The Love, Your Mind World (trailer here) is now open to all US users ages 13 and…

Bupa urges healthcare industry to reduce reliance on single-use items

Stuart Mitchell

Supported by Health Care Without Harm, Bupa launches new global whitepaper: ‘Catalysing action on single-use items in healthcare’. As the use of single-use items (SUI) in healthcare continues to increase, posing a significant environmental threat, Bupa is bringing attention to this issue. Supported by Health Care Without Harm, Bupa has launched a detailed global report which outlines key principles for reducing reliance on single-use items in healthcare, while ensuring that the highest standards of patient care are maintained. The global report provides practical, actionable steps and highlights the need for…

Failure to agree a plastics treaty could lead to a human health crisis

Stuart Mitchell

The warning was made in an article published by the British Medical Journal by leading plastic pollution researchers from the Revolution Plastics Institute at the University of Portsmouth.   Professor Steve Fletcher and Dr Cressida Bowyer were both at what was expected to be the final round of plastics treaty negotiations in Busan in December, which concluded without an agreement, pushing discussions into 2025.  With the world’s annual plastic production at 400 million tonnes and projected to double by 2040, the article stresses the crucial role that healthcare professionals now have.…

Edinburgh charity unveils bold youth mental health strategy

Stuart Mitchell

An Edinburgh-based youth mental health charity has unveiled an ambitious new strategy designed to create meaningful and accessible support spaces for young people across the city. U-evolve, which has supported over 200 young people aged 11-21 each year since 2015, is marking a pivotal moment in its mission with the launch of its comprehensive 2025-2028 strategy. The charity offers tailored services such as mental health coaching, counselling, art therapy, drop-in sessions, and specialised workshops, breaking down traditional barriers to mental health support. The new strategy focuses on creating both physical…

The Sir Alec Reed Prize awarded to UK Youth; a £1 million prize to support young people experiencing poor mental health into employment

Stuart Mitchell

The Reed Foundation is awarding a £1 million prize to UK Youth, one of the longest-standing youth charities in the UK.  The Reed Foundation, which owns 18% of the Reed Group, created the £1 million ‘Sir Alec Reed Prize’ in celebration of its Founder, Sir Alec Reed’s 90th birthday and Reed’s 65th year in business. The prize is intended to support young people aged between 16 and 24, who are experiencing poor mental health to secure or keep employment. Alex Chapman, Chair of The Reed Foundation, said: “Statistics show that…