Share me on…Nature, mental health and wellbeing Do you need a breather? Take time to go offline and connect with nature this week. Your mental health will feel better for it Over the last year, many of us have come to rely on our gardens and local green spaces more than ever. After periods of …
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Green social prescribing connects isolated individuals through nature
Share me on…In fact, research from April 2020 conducted by leading mental health charity, Mental Health Foundation revealed that 60% of the studies’ recipients … Read More
Interdisciplinary consults can help primary care docs treat patients with chronic pain
Share me on…… options, communication strategies for difficult conversations, a comprehensive review of the case, and a biopsychosocial approach to management. Read More
Research finds serotonin increase after three month depression treatment
Share me on…The interconnected function of blood, brain and depression hold the answers for healthcare professionals who want to help their depressed patients. In … Read More
Autism and long-term health conditions
Share me on…Autism and long-term health conditions A new study has indicated that people with autism display a higher likelihood of developing long-term health conditions than others. The investigation, conducted by researchers from the University of Cambridge, signifies that people with autism have a higher probability of developing severe health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, …
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3 Reasons Real-Life Social Support Is Best for Mental Health
Share me on…New research suggests that social media social support (SMSS) doesn’t … However, real-life social support (RLSS) can reduce anxiety, depression, … Read More
National wellbeing projects for 2021
Share me on…National wellbeing projects for 2021 To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, we celebrate 20 people who, in diverse ways, are making a difference to the wellbeing of millions. Discover their projects, and see which may be helpful to you Previous generations would have struggled to imagine it: whether on TV, social media …
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Nearly 1 in 2 Young Women Experienced Depression During The Last Lockdown
Share me on…Mental health charity Mind said the new ONS report chimes with their own research, which found that 68% of young people noticed a deterioration in … Read More
Research reveals five reasons behind UK vaccine hesitancy
Share me on…Others were unable to physically travel to the appointment centre, and some explained that mental health conditions made it hard to get to the injection … Read More
Psilocybin-assisted therapy for mental health: a new paradigm?
Share me on…I realised then that the only way to overcome the Taboo surrounding cannabis and psychoactive compounds was with the very best science, as our … Read More
Does Spanking Affect the Brain?
Share me on…… child mental health experts who advocate for the practice. The dwindling support for corporal punishment comes from a growing body of research … Read More
Little association between tech and mental health problems in teens, claims study
Share me on…… media use and depression, emotional problems and conduct problems. Researchers also examined the associations between television viewing … Read More
Maternal Depression May Affect How Children Respond to Criticism
Share me on…Previous research suggests this increased risk may be the result of increased sensitivity to feedback, especially from their mothers (Mellick et al., 2015). Read More
How Botox Injections May Reduce Depression
Share me on…The results of studies on Botox and depression need to be interpreted cautiously. Engin_Akyurt/Pixabay. Source: Engin_Akyurt/Pixabay. A recent study … Read More
Glandular fever increases the risk of depression
Share me on…Professor and Research Director Michael Eriksen Benrós from the Mental Health Centre, Copenhagen, the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus … Read More
Maternal Depression May Affect How Children Respond to Criticism
Share me on…Previous research suggests this increased risk may be the result of … have a significant impact on their children’s mental health, this study emphasizes … Read More
The Broad Impact of School Bullying, and What Must Be Done
Share me on…Bystanders are affected: Research also shows that bystanders have higher rates of anxiety and depression (Midgett et al., 2019). This is worse for … Read More
The world’s best happiness secrets
Share me on…“Setting and working towards goals, like studying a new subject, is a key tool for managing our day-to-day mental health,” says Catherine Seymour, … Read More