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Sharp Rise in Child Mental Health Admissions in England in 2025

Sharp Rise in Child Mental Health Admissions in England in 2025

Child mental health admissions in England in 2025 have surged by 65% over the last decade, according to a UCL study. This alarming rise underscores the growing strain on the country’s healthcare system and highlights the urgent need for improved…
Losing my son to drug addiction

A Mother’s Struggle: Losing My Son to Addiction

We recognized early on that something was different about our son. From a young age, he was constantly on the move, and when he started Nursery, he quickly found himself in trouble. Things only escalated when he began school; 20…

From Self-Doubt to Success: How Hope-FX Helped Me Thrive

My first time hearing of the Hope-FX pilot was when I was 18 seeing my mental health professional for support with my well-being. Around that time I’d been kicked out of college and my main passion was Kickboxing, and I…
Understanding the Adolescent Brain and Substance Use: What Parents Need to Know

Understanding the Adolescent Brain and Substance Use: What Parents Need to Know

How Drugs and Alcohol Affect the Adolescent Brain Adolescence is a critical period for brain development. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the brain continues to mature well into a person’s mid-20s. During this time, the areas…

Tackling Britain’s Benefits Scandal | Hope-FX on Mental Health & Work Support

Channel 4’s recent documentary, Inside Britain’s £48 Billion Benefits Scandal, has brought to light alarming challenges within the UK’s welfare system. The investigation highlights fraudulent claims, inefficiencies, and systemic vulnerabilities that cost the nation billions each year. While these revelations…

My Journey Through Anxiety, Trauma, and Healing

My name is Francie Gerard Casey, and I am an Irish Traveller. Though my roots are firmly planted in Ireland, I’ve spent many years in London. This city has always felt like a home away from home, a place that embraced…
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