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Is an education that responds to children’s ongoing brain development, supporting social and emotional development, the key to addressing the youth mental health crisis?

Dr. Shanéa Thomas, a training Specialist and Assistant Clinical Professor, argues that trainers are the key to inclusivity regarding mental health and LGBTQ+ practice.

Dr Florence Baingana, Regional Advisor, Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Disorders, World Health Organization (WHO) African Region, provides an update on mental health in the workplace.

Ben Levinson, OBE, headteacher at Kensington Primary School, shares his thoughts on why mental health should have a positive focus the way physical health does, not a negative one.

Pregnancy changes the brain in profound and long-lasting ways, affecting brain physiology, mood and behaviour.

What does mental health at work look like as we enter some of the most stressful months of the year for small businesses?

Deciding to embark on a sugar-free diet can be a complicated challenge, especially as sugar comes in many forms - but here we list the many benefits of not consuming the substance.

Could talk therapy help dementia patients improve their mental health? Research suggests that it is beneficial for anxiety and depression.

A simple research-based model for mental health promotion in practice could improve mental health and wellbeing in the whole population.

Lakshmi Mahadevan, Ph.D., an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist empowers Mental Health First Aiders.

Although its health impacts vary between regions depending on geography, socio- economic status of affected communities, and political policies, climate change is the single greatest threat to human health.

“It has been an absolute pleasure working with the editor of Open Access Government. Grateful for the editorial guidance and the opportunity to contribute to the publication.”

Jackie Mellese, Communication Manager at Mental Health Europe, argues that within the current context of a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous), we must prioritize mental health and make it everybody’s business.

Jackie Mellese is responsible for Mental Health Europe’s internal and external communication, including the flagship European Mental Health Week. She has wide-ranging experience in B2B marketing communication in healthcare (oncology and mental health sectors). She holds a BA from Vesalius College, VUB (Belgium) and an MBA from The Open...

Since we spend the majority of our adult lives at work, it is vital that employers provide sufficient employee mental health & well-being support - here's how.

Dr Chuk Anyaegbuna, clinical service lead at Koa Health, and clinical psychologist, Dr Tania Johnston discuss how technology can support the current delivery system and improve access to mental health services.

American military veterans of colour are unwilling to seek mental health support due to past discrimination.

Smells experienced in nature improve wellbeing and mental health by making us feel more relaxed, joyful, and healthy.

“We were delighted to contribute an article about young people’s mental health in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and the way forward. It has been a pleasure working again with Open Access Government.”

Experiences of racial discrimination increase the risk of physical and mental illnesses and health disorders for people of colour.