There’s been a lot of controversy surrounding HRT since a 2002 report linked the treatment with a heightened risk of breast cancer. A lot of women are prescribed the treatment and are wary of it, some even coming off it completely. The BBC documentary, The Truth About The Menopause detailed concerns about the treatment and spoke to […]
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DJ Minds Matter Audio: How to improve your mental health as a DJ
Featuring in the DJ Minds Matter printed feature, Helen Brice is one of the UK’s leading psychotherapists for musicians. Here, she gives her 4 top tips on how to improve your mental health as a DJ.
DJ Minds Matter Video: BBC Introducing Live
As part of the DJ Minds Matter Project, I went along to BBC Introducing Live at London’s Tobacco Dock.
The Association for Electronic Music and Help Musicians UK gave talks to DJs, musicians and fans – raising awareness of mental health in the music industry.
DJ Minds Matter Online: The Kaleidoscope Orchestra
The growing conversation surrounding mental health is music to their ears
DJ Minds Matter: Print Feature
DJ Minds Matter is a multimedia project investigating what factors seem to be causing poor mental health amongst DJs.
Early Menopause | Interview with an Acupuncturist
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine used to treat many conditions; allergies, infertility problems, chronic pain and the menopause. Acupuncture can be used as a treatment to ease the severity of menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes. Many women go down this route after trying HRT and not enjoying their experience. I spoke to […]
How one woman turned her struggle with premature menopause into a support network for women like her
Clare Shepherd shares how a premature menopause in her 30s and an endometriosis diagnosis left her determined to help and support women going through what she did. Clare Shepherd was just 32 years old when she went through a premature menopause. During her seven-year struggle until she finally got a diagnosis, Clare was also told she had severe endometriosis, leading to a full hysterectomy at age 39. According to […]
Polyamorous relationships: Misunderstood
Polyamory: The practice of, or desire for, intimate relationships with more than one partner at one time, with the consent of all partners involved. Often referred to as consensual “non-monogamy”. The assumptions based on polyamory could be damaging to the reputation of the lifestyle. Christian Klesse, a researcher of polyamory and cultural sociology at Manchester Metropolitan […]
Kate Chizlett: Her transgender journey and how the NHS need to change
Kate Chizlett, a local transgender citizens advisor, shared her personal experience of the care she received from the NHS and how it affected her mental health. Ms Chizlett received “dismissive” behaviour from her GP and had to wait two years to be seen at a gender referral clinic. Ms Chizlett described her transitioning period as […]
‘Come As You Are’ Panel Discussion: LGBT community seek change in NHS care
Members of the LGBT community gathered at the Lighthouse theatre to discuss issues surrounding the level of NHS care provided for LGBT patients within Dorset. The panel included social workers and equality and LGBT representatives who shared their knowledge and personal experiences. Kate Chizlett, an adult social care worker for Borough of Poole Council, said: […]