Mental Health

Brain health plans: Strengthening coordination to address the growing burden of brain disorders

Brain disorders pose a significant global health challenge that demands a strong, united response. To tell us what a unified framework that supports an integrated approach to mental and neurological health looks like, we reached out to the European Brain Council (EBC), a network of key stakeholders in the field of brain health.

Scientists are creating a blood test to predict schizophrenia

The team at Baylor College of Medicine are combining machine learning with a blood test, to hopefully reveal markers of early schizophrenia.

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? Recently,...

Surgeons say trauma informed care can “break cycle of violence”

According to the American College of Surgeons, trauma informed care can help to "break the cycle of violence" - surgeons are usually the first healthcare professional to treat victims of violence.

Argentinian study says 60% of people have difficulty thinking after COVID

A new study in Argentina is investigating the cognitive impacts on virus survivors - scientists found that 60% of participants have difficulty thinking after COVID.

One third of US parents still believe boys are better at sports

Even at the Olympics in 2021, women and girls are oversexualised when competing and face significant obstacles - now, researchers say that even one third of parents believe that boys are better at sports.

The pandemic, after the pandemic: Healthcare transformation can help solve staff burnout

Mike Hobby, Healthcare Transformation Partner, Checkit, explores how healthcare transformation can put a stop to staff burnout before it becomes a pandemic itself.

Canadian study says 28% of adults who attempted suicide now thriving

The study, peer-reviewed and published in Archives of Suicide Research, finds that 28% of adults who attempted suicide now have excellent mental health.

The isolation epidemic: How tech can combat loneliness in care homes

John Ramsay, founder and MD, Social-Ability, discusses how technology can improve wellbeing and combat loneliness in care homes.

Study says 75% of sexual assault survivors have PTSD, one month later

The University of Washington team explain that while most sexual assault survivors have PTSD one month after the attack - it is common to feel better within three months.

NHS say health service now overwhelmed to “height of pandemic” levels

NHS Providers have written a letter, showing that health service resources are now as overwhelmed as they were in January, 2021 - with the situation predicted to get worse before it gets better.

Scientists say gaming can create “maladaptive” coping mechanism

A new study found that people who experience intense boredom and turn to smartphone gaming may be creating "maladaptive" coping mechanisms, which worsen their real-world problems.

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.

EU court says workplaces can ban headscarves

The EU Court of Justice (CJEU) ruled that companies can now ban headscarves for Muslim employees, to "prevent social disputes".

Scientists link moderate alcohol use to higher cancer risk

A World Health Organisation (WHO) study finds a link between moderate alcohol use and higher cancer risks - including in people who had up to two drinks a day.

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