A new study claims to have discovered a positive link between developing close, lasting friendships in childhood and enjoying good mental health in adult life. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Study proves genetic link in children with autism
Children with autism, as a group, are genetically more similar to one another than a group of their unaffected siblings, a study has revealed. Continue reading
People with better-than-average hearing could be more likely to encounter mental health issues
A new study has found that people who have good or better-than-average hearing could be more likely to encounter mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Continue reading
Charity wants more transparency over antidepressants
A leading mental health charity has called for more support for people on antidepressants. Continue reading
Prime Minister discusses teenage mental health movement
Mental health services in Britain are “patchy”, the Prime Minister Theresa May has told the BBC. Continue reading
Sahara Care’s Sharon Kaur visits historical and cultural sites in Poland amid employee’s wedding celebrations
Founder and Managing Director of Sahara Care, Sharon Kaur, recently made an exceptional effort to travel to Krakow, Poland, to celebrate Sahara Care Team Member Marcin Sommer’s wedding. Continue reading
Famous darts champion hopes to raise awareness of bipolar disorder
A well-known darts champion has opened up about his experiences with mental health issues, after announcing that he had paired up with a leading charity to raise awareness of bipolar disorder. Continue reading
Pupils at specialist autism academy achieve top marks
Students from a school for young people with a diagnosis on the autism spectrum are celebrating after achieving top grades in their exams.
Twelve pupils from LVS Oxford achieved Level 1 awards across a range of BTEC vocations offered at the school.
The school seeks to provide its pupils with the skills and academic achievements needed to live independently in adult life.
The news comes after a study revealed that more than half of adults with autism lack a paying job, while one quarter go without assistance with job placements.
Louisa Allison-Bergin, Head of School at LVS Oxford, said: “LVS Oxford gives students with autism the skills they need to live independently as adults. We achieve this through a broad range of academic options, such as GCSEs, A-levels and BTECs, and are delighted that our learners have done so well and thrived during their BTEC courses.”
A number of the students combined their studies with work experience placements, with some students taking on customer-facing roles at Blenheim Palace.
Ms Allison-Bergin added: “Our additional commitment to work experience – allowing them to gain experience in careers they are interested in and develop their CVs – and growing their confidence in dealing with social situations – all combines to ensure our learners go on to have bright futures.”
Around 700,000 people are on the autism spectrum in the UK, around one in every 100 people.