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Rewriting the narrative for young people’s mental health

Dougie Boyd is Brook’s Director of Education and Wellbeing. For this Mental Health Week, he explains why opening our first Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub in Cornwall is the natural…

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6 tips to build critical thinking and digital literacy in the classroom

In the world of AI, deepfakes, filters, influencers and myths rampant on social media, critical thinking skills have never been more important. In this blog, Rebecca Cant, Brook’s Resource Development…

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Black figures in sexual health and wellbeing that you need to know about 

Rebekah Peters is Brook’s Media and Communications Officer. For Black History Month, she talks about some of the Black people within the sexual health and wellbeing space who have inspired…

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A week’s work experience with Brook 

Issabella Patel is a member of Brook’s 16-19 Participation Advisory Group. This year she did her Year 12 work experience with Lisa Hallgarten, Brook’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs….

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World Menopause Day: How Brook has been breaking stigma in 2024

World Menopause Day is a day to raise awareness, break stigma and highlight the support available for people going through menopause. In this blog, Abby, a Women’s Health Specialist at…

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What Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work really involves

Kenya Scarlett is Brook’s new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead. Their role involves working on Brook’s internal EDI action plans and strategy, and occasionally inputting into our external work. In…

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How films can help us improve our trauma-informed practice

For #SHW24 we’re exploring the links between mental health and sexual health. Rachel Gambling is a Health Promotion Specialist for Brook Southend. Outside of her work for Brook, she writes film…

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Exploring the links between Menstruation, Contraception, and Wellbeing 

For #SHW24 we’re exploring the links between mental health and sexual health. In this blog, Brook’s Data and Insights Team – Dr Tristin Agtarap and Jessica Winters – share early…

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Bridging the Gap: an integrated approach to mental and sexual healthcare 

For #SHW24 we’re exploring the links between mental health and sexual health. Ceri Evans, BASHH Board Member and President of the Society of Sexual Health Advisers explains why an integrated…

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Understanding and Addressing the Rise of Sextortion Among Young People 

For #SHW24 we’re exploring the links between mental health and sexual health. In this blog, Eloise Brame, Brook’s Senior Safeguarding Coordinator, explains the worrying rise in sextortion and what professionals…

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How to prepare for awkward conversations about sex and relationships

For #SHW24, we’re exploring the links between sexual health and mental health. In this blog, Bethany Frost uses her experience as a parent, teacher, and Brook Education and Wellbeing Specialist…

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Tackling stigma: Let’s expand our definition of male pleasure 

For #SHW24 we’re exploring the link between mental health and sexual health. Damian Weatherald is a sex educator who aims to break down the taboos and barriers associated with sex…

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5 tips for managing your mental health following a HIV diagnosis 

For #SHW24 we’re exploring the links between mental health and sexual health. In this blog, Ellie Harrison, a Positive Voices speaker for Terrence Higgins Trust, shares her tips for managing…