Share me on… Timely diagnosis enables people with dementia, their families and carers, to be supported.
Category:Collections
Mental health collections collate topic posts for your convenience.
Current collections include depression, anxiety, insomnia, dementia and psychosis.
New research on cannabis and psychosis association
Share me on… Analysis shows a two-fold increase in psychotic outcomes for typical cannabis users and an almost four-fold increase for the heaviest.
How to treat insomnia and avoid depression
Share me on… Most individuals with depression suffer from insomnia, and those with insomnia are more likely to develop depression.
Dementia set to triple by 2050
Share me on… Dementia is set to triple by 2050 due to population growth and ageing, effecting 153 million people worldwide.
Psychological immunity to fake news
Share me on… Psychological immunity to fake news. When working properly, the mind filters out false, misleading ideas, and lets in the good stuff.
Mental health benefits of dancing
Share me on… Mental health benefits of dancing. If you want to stay healthy and live a long life – get up and dance!
Veterans mental health and the media
Share me on… Veterans mental health and the media. Research shows that media portrayals of veterans are often one-dimensional and based on cliched stereotypes.
Mental health stigma in men
Share me on… Mental health stigma in men remains overlooked and ignored, and still lurks silently in the shadows of society.
Don’t beat yourself up
Share me on… According to new research, self-criticism and the tendency to ruminate over personal flaws detracts from mental health.
Behavioural Activation Treatment for Depression
Share me on… Brief Behavioural Activation Treatment for Depression, can significantly reduce the severity of depressive symptoms.
Is mental health stigma reducing?
Share me on… The effects of stigma are profound. They compel people to hide or deny their issues, refrain from seeking help, and engage in self-blame.
New Year Resolutions
Share me on… Set your goals and stick to them
Beyond the limits of self
Share me on… We need to nourish our emotional landscapes with a broader spectrum of emotions that shift us beyond the self.
Review of trauma and PTSD research
Share me on… It is difficult to know which psychological research studies to trust due to complicated behaviour models and jargon filled papers.
Imposter syndrome: Why do we feel like frauds?
Share me on… Imposter syndrome brings feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt despite evidence of achievement and success.
Plants with mental health benefits
Share me on… Five easy to grow plants that offer mental health benefits, and how to nurture them
The secret of giving
Share me on… There is psychology behind the giving of presents, both on special occasions like Christmas, and at other, less-expected times.
Sleep and dementia
Share me on… Getting a good night’s sleep can help us feel sharper and healthier. However, current research reveals that the links between sleep and dementia are complex.