” I was thinking how a lot of people in western civilizations never experience real darkness these days. “
Circadian Rhythms – Light & Darkness
Connecting With Everyday Nature
psychological distress and lower life evaluations were more prevalent in countries like those of the UK that adopted strategies aimed at suppressing the virus compared to those with strategies to eliminate Covid-19
Wellbeing Survey Designed by Farmers & Crofters Launched
“Our hope is to launch the “Farmstrong” model here in Scotland, in 2022/23, developed for farmers by farmers.” John Scott
Support for Scotland’s Veterans
The Scottish Government has announced funding support of £1.4 million for Combat Stress and a further £666,000 for Veterans First Point.
Mental Health Services in Scotland Under Increasing Pressure
“I know from my own inbox the number of people seeking help with mental health difficulties continues to increase”
Talking Helps: Mental Health Support
People in Orkney who are feeling anxious or who are struggling to cope are being encouraged to seek support by the Scottish Government’s Principal Medical Officer for Mental Health.
Mental Health Support
Support and information
Schools & Covid: Getting the Balance Right
“Every time we teach a child something, we keep him from inventing it himself.” Jean Piaget
Generational Repair
“A society has been created where work is demanded of humans not nurture and in which weapons of mass destruction and the tools of war are a bed-rock of our economy. “
Nellie Bly #OnThisDay
On 14th of November 1889, journalist Nellie Bly (1864 – 1922) set off on her round the world journey. This followed the success of the publication in 1873 of Jules Verne’s ‘Around the World in Eighty Days.’
