Talking About Mental Health
2 February 2023
In a recent Mind survey of 5,000 adults, 36% said they never discuss their mental health. No doubt many of that 36% may want to
Welcome to Shandwell - Strategic Health and Wellbeing
Hello.
I’m John Picken and thank you for visiting the Shandwell website.
Shandwell’s purpose is to help make a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the working age population.
The demographics of this population are changing as is the understanding that physical and mental health are intrinsically linked. To address these changes and associated risks effectively, there needs to be much greater emphasis on education, prevention and early intervention.
I hope you find what you read here interesting and useful. If you have any comments or ideas, I’d be very pleased to hear from you.
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11 January 2023
This is the title of a recent podcast featuring Dr Ruth Allan and Dr Wolfgang Seidl. You can view it by clicking on this link.
Routine Cognitive Assessments
15 December 2022
Whilst this short article addresses the clinical community, I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in their brain health. It really makes the
Surprising Guesswork
12 December 2022
Last week I met up with two longstanding friends. Both well educated and in high profile jobs. When the conversation turned to my interest in
Menopause Brain
23 September 2022
I found this interview with Dr Nicola Gates compelling and insightful. It covers the following: – How women’s hormones change and signal the bookend to
Mandated Covid Vaccinations
16 August 2022
I feel sick to the stomach every time I read about previously healthy individuals, at no statistically meaningful risk from Covid, being seriously injured or