Mental Health

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UCL’s harm reduction policy is a victory for compassion and common sense

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UCL’s new approach to student drug use is a “watershed moment” that recognises the problem as a complex issue that requires education, support, and compassion, argues Joss Baynes, President of the UCL Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Joss Baynes President, UCL Students for Sensible Drug Policy Credit: Mary Hinkley/UCL Media Services via UCL Imagestore For […]

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UCL adopts harm reduction drug policy in ‘real win for student wellbeing’

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The new harm reduction policy marks a departure from the zero-tolerance approach, which activists say “only only promotes stigmatisation and punishment” Malvika Murkumbi Investigations Editor Stoner circle (Credit: Mat Wright via UCL Imagestore) UCL has adopted a harm reduction approach to student drug use, Student Support and Wellbeing Services announced last week. The change took

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Scabies crisis under the radar despite rising cases of infection across the UK

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UCL and the Union have yet to address rising cases of scabies across the UK as doctors warn of the dangers of infection in university halls. Robert Delaney Online Editor Close to home: UCLH reported a 66% increase in scabies diagnoses (Credit: Colin Anderson via Flickr, CC BY 2.0) Scabies is a highly infective skin

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