Chronic stress may trigger heart damage
Chronic stress from people's everyday lives may be causing lasting structural changes to the heart, harming health and reducing life expectancy. The findings come from...
Mental Health
The Mental Health section encompasses a broad range of topics focusing on various aspects of mental health, including conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD. It covers diverse subjects such as the lifelong impact of shopping addiction, the nuances of post-traumatic stress disorder, and the societal implications of issues like gambling addiction and discrimination in healthcare. The section also delves into enhancing mental clarity, the challenges faced by unpaid carers, and the social exclusion of people in pain. Additionally, it explores innovative approaches to mental health, like using music therapeutically and addressing seasonal depression, underlining the multifaceted nature of mental health concerns and their impact on individuals and society.
‘Harrowing’ A&E experiences for mental health patients
Thousands of people with acute mental health needs are being let down in accident and emergency departments because of prolonged waits, lack of privacy and...
ADHD diagnosis gap for girls from immigrant backgrounds
Girls from multilingual and immigrant families could be missing out on ADHD support - according to new research from the University of East Anglia. ADHD...
Researchers strive for a better understanding of OCD symptoms
Academics at the University of Winchester want to hear from individuals living with OCD who can help with research into one of the most widely...
Major expansion of community mental health support
People struggling with their mental health will get help earlier and closer to home, with 159 new NHS mental health facilities opening across England under...
Psilocybin therapy potential treatment for anorexia
A small pilot study from the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London indicates that psilocybin – the active ingredient in psychedelic 'magic mushrooms'...
Occupational Therapy students receive a grounding in gardening
Students on a new course at the University of Winchester are learning about the healing qualities of gardening and getting their hands dirty in the...
Summer anxiety symptoms can be worsened by hot weather
Forget the winter blues, summer anxiety is a real thing – here's how to cope with it. While Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is commonly associated...
More genetic links to anxiety
A new study of almost 700,000 people, which was co-authored by a Queen’s University researcher, has found the largest number of genetic links with anxiety...
Inside Rampton (1957)
Rampton Mental Home in Retford, Nottinghamshire in 1957.
