11 million days lost due to work-related stress When 11 million days are lost to work-related stress each in the UK, you would have thought that it’s understood, but it’s perhaps one of the most misunderstood areas of mental health. Work-related stress might start as a feeling that you can’t cope, that the work is too demanding [...]
1 in 3 suffer trauma What’s wrong with me? Why is this happening to me? Whether you shake*, have flashbacks, can’t sleep, feel guilt, irritability, or severe loneliness -- you could be affected by a traumatic experience. The truth is, one in three people have suffered trauma in their lives, and you might not even [...]
Social anxiety -- why it’s okay and how to cope The AoC Trust predicts some awkward half-hug-pat experiences as we all try to adjust to the eventual relaxation of social distancing. You expect us to meet people in close contact and hug soon? Really? Some of us aren’t even ready to go to Asda yet. [...]
The social dilemma: social media as an accelerator for addiction Yet again, Netflix has got us gripped as some of us watch The Social Dilemma in a bid to fend off boredom on an evening. But unlike other movies and series, The Social Dilemma has hit a nerve for many -- making us check our [...]
Join the #100AoC campaign to support therapy sessions for all Whether you’re an HR professional, a CEO that wants to effect change, an educator, or in the healthcare industry, the #100AoC campaign is the perfect opportunity for you to actively support the provision of mental health support. Let’s be honest, we all have wobbles with [...]
Unfortunately The AoC & The ACC are currently without an internet connection due unforeseen circumstances. This will mean we will not be available via live chat for both services & have limited access to emails. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, we’re working hard to be back with you ASAP! Kindest regards - The AoC [...]
In this month’s blog I want to again talk about gaming but specifically about gaming for children, young people and adults, and about the new craze known as Fortnite. I will go through, briefly, what is gaming, what is Fortnite: some of the effects Fortnite has had upon children, young people and adults, and how [...]
We are delighted to announce The AOC Trust in March 2018 are proud winners of £30,000 Grant awarded to us from Children in Need. The £30,000 grant is to provide therapy and counselling support for children and young people aged between 3 years- 18 years old. More info will follow soon as the project develops.
The AoC are to appear in The Dudley Newspaper early next week in regards to the dementia poetry exhibition. http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/16155567.Dementia_poetry_project_on_display_at_Dudley_Library/?ref=fbshr A DEMENTIA poetry project exploring a range of themes including living with the condition is on display at Dudley Library until the end of next month. In the winter of 2017, The Arts of Change [...]
Are you currently unemployed? Are you currently on benefits and struggling? Applying for jobs but getting no responses? In October 2015, unemployment in the UK was at a percentage of 5.4% (jobless rate). The number of people out of work between the months of June and August was 1.77 million, this was the lowest rate for [...]
