Suicide prevention: How to talk to someone with suicidal thoughts
Ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September, Philip Adkins, National IAPT Clinical Lead at Vita Health Group, looks at suicide prevention in the workplace and addresses how an employee can talk to a colleague with suicidal thoughts.
Is a lot of free time good for your mental health?
When it comes to time and how to use it, there are plenty of clashing opinions - what do scientists now think about how free time impacts your mental health?
Evaluation of older adults with severe dementia
Professor Timothy Kwok of Jockey Club Centre for positive ageing, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, explores how to reliably evaluate older adults with severe dementia.
How ‘dialogue and support’ is helping to reduce pressure on burnt-out NHS staff
Dr Owain Rhys Hughes, Founder and CEO of Cinapsis, explores how referral technology is helping to reduce the pressures on burnt out hospital staff within the NHS.
Study finds suicidal thoughts in veterans did not increase during pandemic
A study by Yale University, published in JAMA Psychiatry, says that suicidal thoughts in veterans remained stable throughout the isolation of the pandemic.
Has COVID-19 made mental health at work impossible to ignore?
Jorge E Palacios, MD, PhD, Senior Digital Health Scientist at SilverCloud Health, argues that the pandemic has made mental health in the workplace impossible to ignore.
Mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Medical Reviewer & Addiction Advocate, Ray Sadoun, shares his thoughts on the extent of mental health in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Genetic predisposition to trauma can increase likelihood of suicide
Scientists reveal that individuals with bipolar disorder, who are also genetically likely to have trauma, have an increased likelihood of suicide.
Using technology to tackle the emotional and mental fallout of the pandemic
Abhishek Goel, CEO, Cactus Communications, addresses the economic and mental health fallout of the pandemic and how AI can improve engagement with employees and monitor their wellbeing.
Study says internet-based CBT therapy works like traditional therapy
University of Gothenburg researchers found that internet-based CBT therapy works as well as traditional therapy - according to a study of 17,521 patients.
Report reveals mental health impact of sitting down too much
During the pandemic, people spent significantly more time sitting down due to isolation or remote working - but what is the mental health impact?
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Patients with early onset psychosis could benefit from treatment for depression
Treatment for depression, including anti-depressants and other medication, may benefit patients with early onset psychosis.
Living near woodlands improves young people’s mental health
Living near woodlands has been found to improve cognitive development and lower the risk of emotional and behavioural problems in young people.
Forensic treatment of young people as a chance
Insights into the forensic treatment of teenagers and adolescents at Pfalzklinikum are given here by Laura Kirschbacher.
Parents with chronically sick children more likely to have mental health issues
Parents across the US with children who have complex medical conditions (CMCs) are more likely to have mental health issues and lack community support, according to new research.
Towards a long-term Mental Health Strategy
Chairs of the Parliament’s Coalition for Mental Health and Wellbeing demand immediate action to address the growing mental health crisis and the creation of a long-term Mental Health Strategy.
Ontario postpartum mental health visits rise by 30% during COVID-19
Postpartum mental health visits for new mothers increased by 30% during the COVID-19 pandemic, as researchers suggest that the increased use of virtual appointments may have removed barriers to care.
Scientists say COVID has worst impact on mental health of teenage girls
Scientists analysed 59,000 Icelandic adolescents to understand the psychological impact of COVID-19 - now, they say the pandemic has significantly harmed the mental health of teenage girls.
Could technology actually be good for our mental health?
Brendan Street, Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing, Nuffield Health, explores whether technology can have a positive effect on our mental health.
Study finds 47% of US critical care nurses at risk of PTSD
When it comes to facing the COVID pandemic, healthcare professionals were at the frontline and new research suggests that 47% of critical care nurses are at risk of PTSD.
