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Symptoms of COVID-19 are associated with poor mental health

Symptoms of COVID-19 are associated with poor mental health

A new study from King’s College London found that symptoms of COVID-19 are associated with worse mental health and lower life satisfaction. The study is...
Lack of social activity linked to anxiety in children during the pandemic

Lack of social activity linked to anxiety in children during the pandemic

Anxiety in children was higher in those who were not involved in social activities during the pandemic than in those who were, according to...
Record number of mental health support provided to young people

Record number of mental health support provided to young people

Harrowing new figures show a record number of young people are seeking mental health support from NHS services. As young people return to college or...
The problem with giving patients access to their medical records 

NICE and MHRA awarded £1.8m to explore digital mental health tools

NICE and the MHRA have been awarded £1.8m in funding by Wellcome over three years to explore and create guidance on regulating digital mental...
Can virtual reality help treat depression in young people?

Can virtual reality help treat depression in young people? 

In a new clinical trial, researchers from the Open University of Catalonia are investigating the efficacy of virtual reality as a treatment for depression...
Psychotic disorders may increase the risk of dementia

Psychotic disorders may increase the risk of dementia 

According to research from University College London, people diagnosed with psychotic disorders are 2.5 times more likely to develop dementia.   The research, which has been...
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Early onset dementia can increase suicide risk 

A study from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Nottingham has found that the risk of suicide is seven times higher...
Healthcare workers more likely to suffer from burnout during COVID-19

Healthcare workers more likely to suffer from burnout during COVID-19

A new study found that healthcare staff working during the COVID-19 pandemic are up to 3.3 times more likely to feel burnout compared to...
21.5% increase in people accessing talking therapies

21.5% increase in people accessing talking therapies

New figures from NHS Digital show a staggering 21.5% rise in the number of people accessing talking therapies from 2020-21 to 2021-22. NHS talking therapies...
WHO and ILO release new guidance on mental health at work

WHO and ILO release new guidance on mental health at work 

The World Health Organization and International Labour Organization have released new guidelines on mental health at work.   The new guidelines from the World Health (WHO)...
NHS is trialling electric ambulances to help the planet and patients

NHS is trialling electric ambulances to help the planet and patients

NHS electric ambulances will aim to relieve pressure on ambulance services and help the NHS become net zero by 2040. Eight ambulance trusts are trialling...
Lifestyle interventions are needed to alleviate depression in teenagers

Lifestyle interventions are needed to alleviate depression in teenagers

The rate of depression in teenagers is on the rise, causing screening requirements to increasingly fall on paediatric care providers. New research has suggested...
Meeting demands for mental health help

Demands for mental health help rise amid cost-of-living crisis

Lorna Rothery spoke to Vicki Nash, Associate Director of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs at UK charity, Mind, about how the cost-of-living crisis is...
Daytime eating could improve mental health

Daytime eating could improve mental health

A new study has found that daytime eating could improve mental health, reducing the incidence of depression and anxiety-related moods. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s...
Redefining self-care

Redefining self-care

With vast amounts of resources and tools available to empower individuals to optimise their health, we discuss the value of self-care strategies, and barriers...
Use of cannabis during pregnancy likely to harm children

Use of cannabis during pregnancy likely to harm children

Children of mothers who used cannabis during pregnancy are more likely to show elevated rates of symptoms of psychopathology, such as depression and anxiety. According...
Stress during pregnancy can affect babies’ emotions

Stress during pregnancy can affect babies’ emotions  

Levels of stress during pregnancy have been linked to negative emotions in babies according to a new study from Northwestern University.   Pregnant women who had...
Climate anxiety is driving climate change action 

Climate anxiety is driving climate change action 

According to a new study, climate anxiety could be an important trigger for changes to high-carbon lifestyles to encourage more environmentally friendly lifestyles.  Climate anxiety,...
Link found between Circadian rhythm disorder and mental illness

Link found between Circadian rhythm disorder and mental illness  

Circadian rhythm disorder has been found to be associated with anxiety, autism, schizophrenia, and Tourette syndrome, as well as most other mental disorders.   A team...
Robotics can be used to assess children’s mental well-being 

Robotics can be used to assess children’s mental well-being 

A new study suggests that robots could be more useful at assessing children’s mental well-being than parent-reported or self-reported testing.  A team of roboticists, computer...

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