Share me on…People with dementia who live in care homes have obviously had an awful year and had very little social contact,” said Hilary Evans, chief executive of … Read More
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Share me on…Professor Paramala Santosh, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and Professor Paul Gringras, a neurodevelopmental and sleep paediatrician, … Read More
Majority of young people feel career prospects are worsening, survey suggests
Share me on…Researchers found there was a “sense of anxiety and hopelessness among many young people” alongside fears for their job prospects. The paper … Read More
Fundraising launched for Dunfermline hub aimed at helping veterans
Share me on…“We want to provide veterans and the armed forces personnel with a building that has a warm and welcoming environment for our veterans and armed … Read More
London Fire Brigade launches external review of its culture
Share me on…The Fire Fighter’s Charity welcomes research into mental health impact of pandemic on UK fire service personnel. In related news, the continued need … Read More
What Seniors Hit Hard by the Pandemic Need Now
Share me on…Many older adults do not access needed mental health services. … regular phone calls, could have a substantial effect on well-being, research finds. Read More
You Might Have Missed This Good News About Fixing The Gender Health Gap
Share me on…We know that there is a gender health gap. … of health and care, from mental health to fertility to education and research, so we can listen and learn. Read More
Research proves “the power of two”, revealing the key to effective training is a Movemate
Share me on…Mental health also has an impact, with increasing confidence, taking their mind off other things and achieving something topping the list, taking a … Read More
Huntington’s disease (HD) research
Share me on…… emotional problems, such as anxiety and depression. HD is caused by mutations in the Huntington gene (HTT), which produces a mutant protein. Read More
Anxiety, depression and online dating
Share me on…Anxiety, depression and online dating Many of us have experienced isolation due to lockdowns and various stay-at-home orders over the past year. For some people, such isolation has brought with it feelings of severe loneliness, resulting in increased rates of depression and a sense of anxiety or trepidation about participating in future social …
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Where’s Your Head At? Keep Mental Health in Check Post-Lockdown
Share me on…They are conducting one of the largest pieces of long-term research into the impact on our mental health during the pandemic in conjunction with the … Read More
Disabled children and their parents at increased risk of serious mental health issues during …
Share me on…This is according to a new study from the Disabled Children’s Partnership (DCP), a coalition of more than 80 organisations campaigning for improved … Read More
A New Treatment for Insomnia
Share me on…The FDA has approved lemborexant for the treatment of chronic insomnia. … A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study by Murphy et al … Read More
1 in 3 teens are having sleep problems due to pandemic
Share me on…New research finds anxiety over career prospects is leading teens to seek medical help to sleep better. Getting a good night’s sleep can be elusive at … Read More
Cuts to addiction services ‘could condemn young people to life of dependence’
Share me on…The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) reported that between 2013/14 and … in the long run, whether that’s in A&E or in other mental health services … The RCP quotes research from the Society for the Study of Addiction, which … Read More
Has Pandemic Stress Made you an Emotional Eater?
Share me on…The Italian researchers proposed that dysfunctional eating habits during the lockdown reflected reactions to the stress and anxiety that many people … Read More
7 everyday things impacted by our changing climate
Share me on…In fact, chips could soon be off the menu too, as joint research from Climate … by protecting our natural world, you are also protecting your mental health,” add … “Multiple studies have revealed the health benefits of nature, including … Read More
False Self-True Self: The Perils of Living a Lie to Fit-In
Share me on…In their writings, psychiatrists such as D.W. Winnicott and R.D. Laing have linked a ‘false self’ to poorer mental health. In fact, research indicates that … Read More