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There is a particular strangeness in this partnership, a kind of modern fable taking shape. On one hand, the felt and foam reality of Sesame Street, a place built from the tangible world of puppetry, of song, of neighborhood interactions that have a beginning and an end. And on the other, Google, an entity of…

An ego, once it begins to swell, is a delicate thing—as smooth and taut as a balloon, but also as hollow. It floats on the thinnest of air, on the breath of praise. A different kind of entity is a family of six, crammed into a tent against the coastal weather. That is solid. It…

Social workers play a vital role in supporting vulnerable individuals and communities, but their profession is often marked by high levels of stress and burnout. A 2024 poll of 716 Social Workers Union (SWU) members revealed that over half of respondents experienced a decline in their mental health due to work-related pressures. These pressures include…

The idea, of course, that one might craft a specific remedy for a specific mind—a key for one particular lock—has always been the goal. We have spent a great deal of time using rather blunt instruments, attempting to fix the delicate workings of a person’s outlook with something akin to a mallet. The promise here…

A beacon of hope has emerged in Bridgnorth, offering a safe haven for individuals struggling with mental health challenges. The Stay Mentally Healthy Hub, situated on Faraday Drive, has been making waves since its launch earlier this year. This innovative hub provides a comprehensive range of services, including one-to-one sessions, group sessions, workshops, and events,…

The Profound Impact of Music Learning on Young People’s Wellbeing A recent systematic review of existing studies on music learning has shed new light on the profound impact it has on the wellbeing of young people. Conducted by a team of experts from a prestigious Australian university, the research analysed 30 international academic sources and…

As World Wellbeing Week comes to a close, it’s essential to reflect on the significance of prioritizing employee wellbeing in the workplace. With nearly half of stressed workers reporting that it has negatively impacted their wellbeing, it’s clear that something needs to be done. Chris Britton, People Experience Director at Reward Gateway | Edenred, emphasizes…

In a world where the traditional 9-to-5 grind is rapidly becoming a relic of the past, the notion that wellbeing is merely a nicety has been turned on its head. As Peter Cheese, the chief executive of the CIPD, astutely pointed out at this year’s CIPD Festival of Work in London, fostering a culture of…

In the erstwhile industrial hub of Saltaire, a bastion of 19th-century manufacturing, a transformation of monumental proportions has taken place. The venerable factories, once the epicenter of toil and drudgery, have been reborn as sleek, modern residences and offices, a testament to the evolution of the workplace. This metamorphosis has created a veritable utopia of…

Researchers from the University of Vienna, Trinity College Dublin, and Humboldt University of Berlin recently published a groundbreaking review that showcases the therapeutic benefits of art in promoting wellbeing. The study, which scoured decades of scattered research, provides a comprehensive overview of how art viewing can positively impact mental health. According to the publication in…