Julian Harrison
@julianharrison.bsky.social
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
December Kindness Calendar from Action for Happiness
December 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
December Kindness Calendar from Action for Happiness
Strictly star Ellie Goldstein's mum recalls awful comment a nurse made after her daughter's Down's syndrome diagnosis and difficult birth
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Ellie Goldstein's mum recalls moment a nurse suggested she leave her
The model, 23, who was the first contestant with Down syndrome, lost her spot in the competition after Sunday night's dance-off, but is still attending training sessions with the dancer, 33.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Strictly star Ellie Goldstein's mum recalls awful comment a nurse made after her daughter's Down's syndrome diagnosis and difficult birth
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How to get through the Winter Blues: Advice from CALM
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How to: Get Through the Winter Blues | CALM
Let’s face it, winter can be depressing. If you're struggling, we've got you. Find top tips from people like you on how to beat the winter blues.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
How to get through the Winter Blues: Advice from CALM
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Social Scientist: Shape applied health research in the East Midlands
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Social Scientist: Shape applied health research in the East Midlands
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social scientist to contribute to shaping applied health and care research at a regional level t
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November 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Social Scientist: Shape applied health research in the East Midlands
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‘Courageous’ Mary Fowler praised for revealing mental health struggles
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‘Courageous’ Mary Fowler praised for revealing mental health struggles
The Manchester City forward has revealed the extent of her depression when she first moved to Europe
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November 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
‘Courageous’ Mary Fowler praised for revealing mental health struggles
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Beat the Winter Blues - information on the BBC Sounds website
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Winter Well - Episode 4 - Embrace the Darkness - BBC Sounds
A guide to thriving in winter, offering advice on how to get through the darker months.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Beat the Winter Blues - information on the BBC Sounds website
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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
Names of 5 million of 6 million Jews killed in Holocaust now identified
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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
'It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression
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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
Bristol Rovers offers sensory packs for young fans
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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
8 reasons why we should all walk more
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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
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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Optimistic October calendar from Action for Happiness
October 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Optimistic October calendar from Action for Happiness
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
Centering Roma Voices
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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
Tips for coping with anxiety about change from Young Minds
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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
What uni years taught me about diet and mental wellbeing
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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
'Suicide prevention training helped me save a life' (Content Trigger Warning)
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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
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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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
Lockyer sees 'exciting opportunity' to buy Broncos
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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
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Content warning: this link mentions suicide and related content.
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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
Centre for Mental Health - new five-year strategy
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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
'Flintoff cricket lessons helped my mental health'
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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
Early deaths of people with learning disabilities 'shocking'
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Self-Care September Calendar from Action for Happiness
September 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Self-Care September Calendar from Action for Happiness
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
What results day is like when you're neurodivergent - and how parents can help
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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
Campaign launched to improve county's mental health
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