Adults with ADHD face higher risk of dementia
Adults with ADHD, formally known as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face an alarming threefold increase in their dementia risk compared to those without ADHD, reveals a Rutgers study.
Combatting loneliness through online communities
Mike Reid, founder of Goldster, describes the importance of combatting loneliness and how digital solutions can address loneliness and isolation to improve health.
World Mental Health day 2023: Everything you need to know
October 10th is World Mental Health Day; the objective of this day is to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and advocate for better mental health care.
Wearable bracelet detects bipolar mood shifts through skin signals
A wearable bracelet monitors mood swings in bipolar disorder by tracking alterations in skin electrical signals associated with manic or depressive states.
Overlooked concern: Addressing postpartum depression in dads
A pilot study at the University of Illinois Chicago emphasises the need to screen new fathers for postpartum depression.
Mental health in the Americas: A crisis that calls for action
Dr Renato Oliveira e Souza, discusses the prevalence of poor mental health in the Americas and the policy measures needed to address them.
Pandemic brings high levels of depression to Canadian elderly with COPD
A study reveals that high levels of depression plagued Canadian older adults with COPD during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How data can encourage empathetic conversations to support student wellbeing
We must consider the targeted use of data and how it can support the provision of personal tutoring to aid conversations and improve student wellbeing.
Harnessing the power of lifestyle and depression prevention
Explore the pivotal link between lifestyle and depression prevention, as recent research uncovers the profound impact of intentional choices on mental well-being.
Rates of physical and sexual violence higher against non-binary and trans people
Residents of California who identify as non-binary and transgender experience alarmingly higher rates of physical and sexual violence, according to the first annual survey...
Concerns rise about overuse of social media as kids return to school
As students prepare to re-enter school, two prominent concerns loom larger in parents' minds: the pervasive influence of overuse of social media and the internet on their children.
Mental health referrals for young people hits record high
Analysis of NHS data by the mental health charity Young Minds has discovered that the number of mental health referrals and children in mental health crisis is at an all-time high.
US suicides reach record high in 2022
In a troubling development, the US suicides reached an unprecedented surge in last year, with approximately 49,500 individuals taking their own lives.
Mothers experiencing depression: Nurturing thriving families
Mother's experiencing depression risks children's physical and psychological health, but external supports can mitigate these effects.
Suicidal thoughts in teens linked to headaches & bullying
Suicidal thoughts in teens have concerning connections to frequent headaches and bullying, as revealed in a study published in Neurology.
Trauma in youth linked to poor health in old age
A new study by UC San Francisco reveals that traumatic experiences in childhood may lead to long-term health issues in old age.
Testing the clinical mechanisms of ADHD with depression and gender
£2.4 million has been funded to trials evaluating the clinical mechanisms of ADHD, with consideration to its progression with depression, parental impact, and ADHD in women.
Using psychedelics to mitigate Treatment Resistant Depression
Cosmo Feilding-Mellen, CEO, Beckley Psytech, charts the role of psychedelics in mitigating Treatment Resistant Depression
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Immersive VR headsets to improve mental health services
£3 million has been funded toward projects generating immersive VR headsets for mental health therapeutics across the UK.
How public sector investment can address the mental health crisis
Mental health used to be rarely spoken about, but the current mental health crisis has been brewing for years, and the COVID-19 pandemic finally put it in the spotlight.