This new report has found that if the U.S. healthcare sector were ranked as a nation, it would be the world's 13th-largest emitter of greenhouse gases, more than all of the UK!!! The study estimates…
Last week saw the 40thCOT Annual Conference in Harrogateand as always it was a great conference, making people excited by what occupational therapy has to offer, and with lots of sustainability…
A Public Health Approach to Mental Health Improvement
The UK’s Faculty of Public Health (FPH) has produced a report: ‘Better Mental Health for All; A public health approach to mental health…
Here's a poem I came up with about sustainability, with a little help from Frances, who prefers to call it a rap!
Just what is sustainable mental health?!
Working in mental health is a difficult…
At this year's NHS Sustainability Awards, many deserving NHS Trusts were commended and recognised for their work in the sustainability arena. We were delighted to see University Hospitals Bristol NHS…
Did anyone catch this programme on Radio 4 yesterday on "The Science of Resilience":http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07cvhrs ? (28 mins)
Discusses mental health resilience asrecovering better than…
Amid the complexity and bustle of everyday lives and trying to make a difference, sometimes it can be hard to keep abreast of new ideas, or to stay inspired. As a bit of food for thought and…
Is Alberta another very sobering 'right now' example of climate change affecting health? See the Canadian Government's assessment of the air quality at Fort McMurray:…