Day 4 - Welcome to UK October Black History Month 2022; Education from the Public to the Public. Black Health and Wellness -Time for Change: Action not Words. As part of our educational awareness campaign, hear from Millie Kerr Anti-Racism Lead Practition…lnkd.in/eepkHtxt

"Physical activity can increase resilience to acute and chronic stress as well as ameliorate depressive and anxiety-related symptoms. Running is, therefore, often used as an add-on therapy for patients with depression and anxiety disorders" #ICoUMH

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay2022 and our thoughts are with 3DadsWalking & all those affected by suicide. PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide have created a guide for Parents who are worried about their child & #selfharm or #suicide. papyrus-uk.org/wp-content/upl…

Informative & comprehensive piece from Simon Doherty on 3-MMC - the new synthetic cathinone being taken across Europe. "It feels like halfway between ecstasy and coke but it lasts a lot longer." theface.com/life/what-you-…

Pregabalin use is becoming increasingly high in the UK, and deadly due to lethal combinations with other substances. The harms of the drug's use is particularly felt in people already suffering from high lvls of social and economic deprivation. inews.co.uk/news/pregabali…

Addiction to psychedelics - or some form of 'psychological withdrawal' - seems to be fairly common among HPPDers. The sudden, jolting development of a serious neuropsychological disorder after some possibly profound experiences can create a kind of 'existential FOMO.'

This looks beautiful and a good resource for young people to find connection.

“This study shows that drug checking provision can reduce harm and, critically, does not encourage people to take more drugs". news.liverpool.ac.uk/2022/11/08/dru…

During BHSCP #Safeguarding week take at a look at the online and in person training available, as they explore this years theme: Tackling disadvantage in Brighton and Hove – for ‘A Fairer #Brighton and Hove’ as we all work together to keep children safe.

A huge thank you to all the stall holders that came along today to represent their local business at our 2022 Safeguarding Conference - A fairer Brighton & Hove 🖤 HERSANA CIC Afrori Books | Bookseller of the Year 2023 BMEYPP A Seat At The Table Vandu Languages #BHSCP #SeeSomethingSaySomething

The amazing Millie Kerr now talking about the anti racist project board in children’s social work and how it makes sure we take forward our commitment to anti racism- Millie Kerr hates an action plan that doesn’t lead to action! Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership anti racist conference

Challenging and impactful listening to those supporting and representing our communities at today’s Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership anti racist conference Afrori Books | Bookseller of the Year 2023 HERSANA CIC BMEYPP A Seat At The Table Vandu Languages - we need to take forward our anti racist action and allyship

Interesting pre-print from Centre for Psychedelic Research that covers HPPD. The paper tracked a final 212 individuals on the journey of a planned psychedelic trip, with possible HPPD FX measured at 4 weeks in. Around 1/3 reported symptoms, but only 2 reported distress. blossomanalysis.com/papers/predict…

Researching the expected effects, dose, duration and how to spot the signs of an emergency of any drug you plan to take is a key way to reduce harm. #ketamine #HarmReduction

KETAMINE WARNING: “There is currently a substance in circulation that is being sold as ketamine and unfortunately a number of people have been hospitalised by taking it,” Fabric in London #harmreduction #test The Loop mixmag.net/read/fabric-ur…

Here are highlights from last week's drug news that we share on Instagram. We hope people find this useful and we are aiming to bring you more each week ☺️ #brightonandhove #drugsafety #youngpeople

Here are some highlights from last week's news, covering the #vapeindustry, #nitrousoxide and #womensfootball ⚽⚽⚽

Here are more highlights from last week's news, covering ... 💰 Funding for #harmreduction and #drugeducation ♻️ #vape waste and the need for #lithium #recycling 🚑 #overdoseprevention and #drugsafety for vulnerable users

ru-ok?'s manager, James Murphy (2nd from the left!), recently took part in a panel looking at opportunities and challenges for drug and alcohol treatment and bridging the gap between academia and the young people in our community 📝📚🎓