Mental Health

£107m boost for Cardiff spin-out pioneering neuropsychiatric drugs

Cardiff University spin-out Draig Therapeutics has been awarded £107m ($140m) to advance the development of novel therapies for major neuropsychiatric disorders.

Over a quarter of 999 call handlers quit amid rising stress, says Unison

More than a quarter of NHS ambulance call handlers have left their roles in the past three years, according to a new report from Unison.

Psychedelic therapy with psilocybin relieves depression in cancer patients

New results from a clinical trial reveal that a single dose of psilocybin can provide sustained reductions in depression and anxiety in individuals with cancer suffering from major depressive disorder.

New drug combination offers hope for alcohol use disorder treatment

A recent study from the University of Gothenburg has discovered that two existing medications can effectively treat alcohol use disorder, reducing both alcohol consumption and cravings.

Depression in men: Understanding the hidden struggle

Many men face considerable obstacles that hinder them from discussing or pursuing assistance for their mental health issues. Therapist Danny Zane outlines common triggers, symptoms, and lifestyle changes related to depression in men.

Ageing and eating disorders: Unique challenges and solutions

While many believe that eating disorders affect only younger individuals, older adults can also be impacted. Open Access Government examines the risk factors, signs and treatment options for older adults dealing with disordered eating.

The common drivers and misconceptions around eating disorders

Anorexia nervosa has the second-highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder. Yet, the intricacies of eating disorders are too often underestimated. Nutritional therapist Kerry Beeson explains.

First Nations health: Closing the gap and improving lives

Open Access Government examines the factors affecting the health and wellbeing of First Nations people in Australia, highlighting the significance of establishing culturally sensitive healthcare that recognises their specific needs.

Mental health crisis in young people: How Youth Zones can help

Adam Farricker, CEO of Empower, which is part of the Onside Network, and runs HideOut Youth Zone in Gorton, East Manchester, and is set to open its second site, Salford Youth Zone, this summer, highlights the mental health crisis affecting children across the UK and how Youth Zones can support young people.

Mental health care failings putting patients at continued risk warns HSSIB

A new HSSIB report highlights ongoing failures to act on safety recommendations, with repeated issues across inpatient mental health care services.

NHS system is failing people with mental illness and substance use disorder, says RCPsych

A new report from the Royal College of Psychiatrists warns that people with substance use disorder and another mental illness (CoSUM) are being failed by a system that is not equipped to meet their complex needs

Thousands in mental health crisis face days-long waits in A&E, RCN warns

The Royal College of Nursing is calling on the UK Government to invest in nursing to support patients experiencing a mental health crisis.

Mental health crisis: The urgent need for human care

The UK is facing a deepening mental health crisis, with rising demand, long waiting times, and growing concerns over the use of AI as a stopgap solution.

Progress on expanding maternal mental health services at risk, warns Royal College of Psychiatrists

New analysis from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) finds that almost two-thirds of Integrated Care Boards in England planned real-terms cuts to funding for perinatal mental health services in 2024-2025.

Indicators of red flags for fatal child assault and neglect

The Queensland Family and Child Commission worked with researchers from the University of Queensland on a study to understand the key risk factors that can lead to filicide.

‘We regularly fail to meet the mental health needs of Deaf people’

Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Dr Alex Hamilton emphasises the need for significant changes to better support mental health needs of Deaf people.

Sharp rise in alcohol deaths in England an ‘acute crisis’

The increase in alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an ‘acute crisis’ and requires urgent intervention from the government.

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