Stormont’s Executive Office has been urged to act over a closed fund for recognition payments for the bereaved. Kenny Donaldson of the victims group Seff has questioned the delay in
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Cyberbullying can lead to post-traumatic stress (PTS) for both victims and bullies, the first study of its kind suggests. Experts from Imperial College London found that cyberbullying can lead to
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The number of patients with mental health needs who have been shipped miles away from their homes for care has diminished during the Covid-19 crisis. So-called “out-of-area placements” have previously
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Experts have released a new guide on deathbed etiquette to help people adapt to saying goodbye to their loved ones during the coronavirus crisis. Final goodbyes have been transformed by
Read MoreThe NHS has launched a mental health hotline to offer support to hundreds of thousands of health workers on the frontline in the fight against coronavirus. Anyone needing help with
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have been experiencing challenging times. Previous research into the psychological impacts of pandemics such as SARS reported that people experienced increased levels of anxiety
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The number of bereaved people needing support during the coronavirus pandemic “will increase exponentially”, a charity boss has said. As the public are advised to avoid unnecessary social contact, those
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Contaminated blood victims have shared their “guilt” at giving blood for a number of years before finding out they had contracted hepatitis C, an inquiry has heard. The public inquiry
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Victims of sexual abuse should be paid compensation as soon as possible after a court case to help them fund treatment for trauma sooner, according to a report. The Civil
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A nationwide review of support services for male sexual abuse victims should be carried out, a study has concluded. The report from Lancaster University found a complete lack of support
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