Posted by Martin Preston
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27 Jun 2024
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In the United States, addiction to alcohol and illicit drugs is considered to be a disability under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and, later, in the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Looking at how fast-paced and competitive the work environment can get, it’s no wonder that people are facing increasing work pressures and more intense working hours than before. In the UK, more than half of polled workers felt that work has become more intense and demanding, with 61% of them saying they felt exhausted at the end of the working day.
The Gut-Brain Axis is a complex communication network linking the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the brain, playing a crucial role in maintaining overall health.
Roughly 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder. This disproportionately impacts women, with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence claiming this is around nine in ten of eating disorders.
At Delamere, we have seen a dramatic spike in the number of people that are searching for terms around pornography addiction.
Last week, BBC Breakfast invited Delamere to join presenters Nina Warhurst and Ben Thompson on the red sofa to raise awareness about internet addiction.
Anyone can suffer with poor mental health, but statistics show nearly 1 in 10 men experience depression or anxiety. Worse still, less than half seek treatment for it. Men also suffer from substance use disorder at a higher rate than women.
We’ve come a long way since the early “stag” films and striptease shows. Porn is now a multibillion-dollar industry accessible to men, women and even children. Since the dawn of the internet, access to sexually explicit content has become mainstream.
Are you dependent on alcohol or do you just like a drink? Have you been taking more painkillers than you need because it’s a habit or are you addicted? Is taking cocaine every weekend just a bit of fun or a compulsive disorder? Dependence and addiction take many forms and it’s not always glaringly obvious if you have a problem.
Being told to ‘cheer up’ or ‘snap out of it’ isn’t helpful for someone with depression. If only they knew how to escape the relentless feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. Depression can make it hard for people to find any joy in life. They withdraw. Become shadows of their former selves. Feel sad, empty and worthless. They may not even realise they have a recognised clinical disorder. So, how do you help someone with depression?
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