Same Family, Different Childhood: What ACE Research Tells Us About Siblings
When we talk about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), we often focus on the individual child: what happened to them, how it affected them and what support they may need. But…
MIND THE GUT
The first modern doctor to make the link between the gut and mood was De George Phillips in 1910. Whilst working in a psychiatric hospital in London, famous for inspiring…
The Salt Trend That Could Cost Children Up to 13 IQ Points
It sounds like clickbait, but it isn't. Research suggests that mild to moderate iodine deficiency during pregnancy is associated with reductions in children's IQ ranging from around 0.3 to as…
Trauma Informed Leadership Research
Trauma-informed training improves staff knowledge, attitudes and skills, and can boost resilience and performance Trauma-informed leadership is an emerging organisational approach that equips managers to recognise and respond to the…
Why “How Did That Make You Feel?” Is the Wrong Question
Think about how often we ask people, “How did that make you feel?” A colleague criticises your work. A friend cancels plans. Your partner forgets an important date. Someone cuts…
Chronic Inflammation Messes With Your Mind
“Chronic Inflammation Messes With Your Mind” reveals a significant paradigm shift in how we understand mental health. Recent research, including a comprehensive review by Professor Raz Yirmiya, suggests that chronic…
Trauma Informed Housing Officers
Housing officers work on the front lines every day, navigating a complex web of challenges with clients. They encounter people facing everything from homelessness and financial distress to complex mental…