HOLISTIC CARE

May 16 2025HEALTH

The Social Side of Mental Health Care

The UK is seeing a shift in how mental health is tackled. It is becoming clear that social factors play a huge role in mental well-being. This realization is pushing mental health social care into the spotlight. It is a growing area that looks at how things like where someone lives, their job, and their community affect their mental state. It is not just about th...

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Mar 30 2025EDUCATION

Nurses Need More Than Just Training For Death

Death is a tough topic. It is a part of life that many people avoid thinking about. For nurses, it is a reality they face often. Yet, nursing education often misses the mark when it comes to preparing nurses for this aspect of their job. Most of the focus is on how nurses handle dying patients. This overlooks the bigger picture. Families and the nurses themselv...

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Healing Beyond the Physical: The Power of Spirituality in Therapy

A big shift is happening in the world of physical therapy. It is focusing more than ever on the whole person, not just the injury or illness. This means looking at things that affect health, like money, education, and now, spirituality. Spirituality is not the same as religion. It is a personal way of viewing the world, finding meaning, and connecting with someth...

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Robots and Spiritual Care: A Missing Link

Health isn't just about the body; it's about the mind, the heart, and the spirit too. But when we look at the robots helping us in healthcare, something's missing – they don't quite get our spiritual side. Should robots know how to comfort our souls? Experts think so. They're even working on it! They want robots to understand our spiritual needs better. This could ch...

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