When it comes to our body image and our differences, it may or may not come as a surprise to learn that similar concerns are present across all sexes and genders. It’s a misconception that eating disorders only occur in women. In fact, as many as one in three eating disorders develop in men – it is possible that this number is far higher due to many going undiagnosed...
Did you know May is National Walking Month? Walking is a simple yet effective way to boost both your mental and physical health. It's a low-impact exercise that can be done anywhere, at any time, without the need for special equipment or gym membership…
Earth Day gives us a chance to demonstrate support for environmental protection and to express our gratitude for nature. At Ldn Dares, we are grateful for the lessons we can take from nature to help us nurture a positive body image…
This April, the Stress Management Society has decided that the theme for Stress Awareness Month 2023 is Taking Action. We always advocate for an open dialogue about mental health; this month brings an opportunity to turn good intentions into…
The more insight we have about eating disorders, the more likely we are to be able to notice people at risk and know what steps to take should we be concerned.
There are lots of myths around eating disorders so to start out we’re going to dispel some of those misconceptions.
When you’re feeling particularly vulnerable it can be daunting to speak up about your body concerns, especially given our often overthought perception of what responses you will get. By speaking up you are able to connect with another person, someone who may share similar worries to you. What comes with that is the possibility of…
When we are untrue to ourselves or ignore the desires and ideas inside of us. For creative people, it was be extremely difficult to go through life without creating. It always feels as though something is not quite right. Imagine an artist who wasn’t able to paint, or a performer with no access to the stage. The absence of creative outlets can cause pressure to amalgamate.
With June being Pride Month, we wanted to do something a little different to celebrate. So, to mark the occasion we asked Ica Niemz, a previous service user and now Facilitator at Ldn Dares, to write a guest blog for us about how we can make drama spaces more accessible for the LGBTQIA+ community. Over to you Ica…
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