Mental Health Related News
Investigating the best food supplements for mental health
Dr. Hemp Me details the best food supplements for mental health conditions and their exciting potential benefits.
In the pursuit of mental wellness, an often-overlooked...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 25
Welcome to Health Europa Quarterly Issue 25, where you will discover the latest health research addressing global health policy, antimicrobial resistance, medical technology, disease management,...
Dealing with health anxiety during a healthcare crisis
Anxiety UK, a leading charity, spoke with Monet Bailey at Health Europa about health anxiety, how to deal with symptoms and policy measures to...
How psychedelic treatment can revolutionise mental health treatment
In this article, Health Europa delves into the world of psychedelic treatments and how they are transforming care for mental health conditions.
Psychedelic treatment is...
The importance of school nurses in preventing eating disorders in children
New research from Kingston University has highlighted the importance of school nurses in identifying eating disorders in children and young people.
The research comes from...
Regular exercise improves mental health in pre-teen years
Research suggests regular exercise can improve adolescents’ mental health and help with behavioural difficulties.
A study by The University of Edinburgh has found that engaging...
Informal carers suffered mentally during the COVID-19 pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were forced to become informal carers; according to new research, many of these people experienced a decline in...
New digital therapies recommended to treat depression and anxiety
New digitally-enabled therapies to treat depression and anxiety disorders in adults have been conditionally recommended by NICE.
A consultation has begun on the decision to...
Talking therapy trial for adults at risk of self-harm launches
A new trial of talking therapy for adults at risk of self-harm will be trialled by researchers from The University of Manchester.
Talking therapies are...
Tackling loneliness could be the answer to perinatal depression
Loneliness can often contribute to perinatal depression in expectant and new mothers, finds a new review of the evidence led by UCL researchers.
University College...
Exercise is more effective than medicines for managing depression
The University of South Australia is calling for exercise to be the main approach for managing depression, as opposed to medication or counselling.
Exercise has...
Could Artificial Intelligence improve mental health care?
Lund University in Sweden has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that could improve mental health care.
Patients are often asked to rate their feelings...
Global study will investigate cannabidiol as psychosis treatment
Three major trials will test the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) as a psychosis treatment following a £16.5 million funding injection.
Wellcome has awarded Oxford’s Department...
New digital mental health tech for children recommended by NICE
Four digital mental health technologies have been recommended for use in the NHS by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Children and...
Three hours of therapy could resolve phobias in children
Common phobias in children could be resolved in a single three-hour therapy session, compared to several sessions, a study has found.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)...
Are antidepressants for chronic pain effective?
New research has revealed that antidepressants may be effective in treating certain chronic pain conditions, but there is a lack of evidence on their...
Researchers publish a review of NHS services for mental health in schools
An NHS-funded programme delivering services for mental health in schools has made significant progress in its first three years but could still improve, according...
The benefits of exercise for mental health
Lorna Rothery spoke to the European Psychiatric Association’s President, Professor Peter Falkai, about the benefits of exercise for mental health.
While exercise has often been...
No link between legalising recreational cannabis and increased substance abuse
Legalising recreational cannabis does not increase substance abuse disorders or the use of other illicit drugs in adults, according to a new study.
A new...
Making mental health policy a core part of the EU agenda
Since joining the European Parliament in 2019 Maria Walsh has been a driving force for the improvement of mental health policy and awareness. Here,...