King’s College London researchers warn of elevated risk from hospital-only medications and illicit drug use within healthcare settings, linking patient and healthcare worker fatalities to gaps in prescribing, discharge planning, and policy.
Cardiff University spin-out Draig Therapeutics has been awarded £107m ($140m) to advance the development of novel therapies for major neuropsychiatric disorders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
