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Julian Harrison
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An expert in equality/diversity, I am also an author, Holocaust researcher and mental health and autism activist. Passionate about rugby league, opera and Mozart! My Holocaust page can be found @shoahimages.bsky.social
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Names of 5 million of 6 million Jews killed in Holocaust now identified
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Names of 5 million of 6 million Jews killed in Holocaust now identified
Five million of the more than six million Jews killed in the Holocaust have now been identified, and with the further help of artificial intelligence (AI), even more names could be recovered, Israeli researchers said on Monday.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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'It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression
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'It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression
New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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Bristol Rovers offers sensory packs for young fans
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Bristol Rovers offers sensory packs for young fans
Bristol Rovers Disabled Supporters Club have funded free sensory packs for young supporters.
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October 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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8 reasons why we should all walk more
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BBC Radio 4 - Don’t Tell Me The Score - 8 reasons why we should all walk more
'Walking is the best medicine,' as Prof Shane O’Mara explains to Simon Mundie.
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October 9, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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I was delighted to be a co-author on the final report of an important piece of mental health research - NEON (Narrative Experiences Online) - that I was involved with over the course of six years. You can now see what it was all about on my website.
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New Report on important Mental Health research
I was delighted to be a co-author on the final report of an important piece of mental health research that I was involved with over the course of six years. The NEON (Narrative Experiences Online) …
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October 2, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Optimistic October calendar from Action for Happiness
October 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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Centering Roma Voices
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Centering Roma voices - IHRA
How two museums are advancing remembrance of the genocide of the Roma by implementing the IHRA Recommendations
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September 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Tips for coping with anxiety about change from Young Minds
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Tips For Coping With Anxiety About Change
Change can be scary, but it's a necessary part of life. Louisa, 17, shares her tips for coping with anxiety during periods of change and transition.
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September 26, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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What uni years taught me about diet and mental wellbeing
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What uni years taught me about diet and mental wellbeing
It’s tempting to turn to food and drink to get you through low moods and tiredness. But some foods work better than others. Here are a few tips.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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'Suicide prevention training helped me save a life' (Content Trigger Warning)
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'Suicide prevention training helped me save a life'
Railway worker Farhanah Emrith says the training helped her identify a vulnerable man in crisis.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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I found this immensely informative, powerful and challenging. I can relate to so much of what is shown in this film. In many ways, it's me as well. However, I'm always reminded that autistic people - as is the case for everybody - are unique as individuals.
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Christine McGuinness: Unmasking My Autism
In this heartfelt journey of self-discovery, Christine McGuinness uncovers a hidden world of thousands of autistic women who, like her, have been ignored by science and society.
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September 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Lockyer sees 'exciting opportunity' to buy Broncos
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London Broncos: Darren Lockyer sees 'exciting opportunity' to buy club
Potential London Broncos co-owner Darren Lockyer says he is excited by the impact the club could have as they target a Super League spot.
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September 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Content warning: this link mentions suicide and related content.
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Suicide - Mental Health UK
Content warning: this page mentions suicide and related content. Suicide is a cause of death. This page aims to provide an overview of suicide, highlight the facts and common misconceptions around su...
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September 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Centre for Mental Health - new five-year strategy
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Our strategy - Centre for Mental Health
How we're working to eradicate mental health inequalities
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September 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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'Flintoff cricket lessons helped my mental health'
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Andrew Flintoff's Field of Dreams boosted girl's mental health
Madi says that before she met Andrew Flintoff she
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September 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Early deaths of people with learning disabilities 'shocking'
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Early deaths of people with learning disabilities 'shocking'
People with learning disabilities die 20 years younger than those without, data shows.
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September 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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Self-Care September Calendar from Action for Happiness
September 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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What results day is like when you're neurodivergent - and how parents can help
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How to handle results day stress when you're neurodivergent
Three young people tell the BBC what support they would have liked during their recent results days.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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Campaign launched to improve county's mental health
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Campaign to improve Staffordshire's mental health launched
A council says the initiative will help to tackle increasing concerns around emotional wellbeing.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Football tickets on prescription under new scheme
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Forest Green football tickets on prescription under new scheme
Free tickets will be given to patients in Gloucestershire to help alleviate symptoms of depression.
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August 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Morecambe appoint first Sikh boss at professional club
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Ashvir Singh Johal: Morecambe appoint Sikh as youngest boss in top five tiers
Former Wigan and Como Primavera assistant manager Ashvir Singh Johal is appointed Morecambe boss.
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August 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Fearless Rugby schoolgirl with Down Syndrome prepares to lead team to top of Snowdon
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Fearless Rugby schoolgirl with Down Syndrome prepares to lead team to top of Snowdon
A schoolgirl from Long Lawford is getting ready to lead a team of volunteers to the top of Snowdon to help students with Down Syndrome.
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August 19, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Meet the actor with Down syndrome who wants to run for president of Chile
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Meet the actor with Down syndrome who wants to run for president of Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Sebastián Solorza is already a familiar face to many Chileans, having starred in a popular Netflix series and won national acting awards. Now, the 43-year-old actor with Down…
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August 18, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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Who Will Help? Challenging the Narrative Around Personal Items in Heritage Spaces
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Who Will Help? Challenging the Narrative Around Personal Items in Heritage Spaces
By John Coster, Director, Independent Heritage Network Imagine you’ve just experienced a bereavement. A box of personal belongings – school reports, passports, old photographs, perhaps mementos fro…
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August 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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“Trauma can come in all shapes and sizes” - Julian’s story. At the start of the football season, please see what I had to say about my relationship between football and trauma
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“Trauma can come in all shapes and sizes” - Julian’s story
After losing his father, Julian’s relationship with football took a dark turn and developed into grief-related trauma. He explores how the seemingly mundane activity of watching football became incred...
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August 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM