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...
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.
Inside Rampton (1957)
Rampton Mental Home in Retford, Nottinghamshire in 1957.
Shift work impacts children’s socioemotional health
Children of mothers who work nonstandard hours face greater vulnerability. New research from the University of St Andrews has prompted calls for additional support for...
“My Head is a Fairground”
Rebecca Wallersteiner talks to artist Kimberley Gundle about the inspiration behind her new exhibition of colourful, quirky clay sculptural portraits, My Head is a Fairground,...
Just five minutes in cold water can boost mood
The health benefits of cold-water immersion have been closely studied in recent years, thanks to the growing popularity of cold-water swimming. Now new research from...
Toxic manosphere is harming girls and boys
Toxic manosphere is harming girls and boys and should be treated as a public health risk, urge experts. Rise of online misogyny threatens decades of...
COVID-19 linked to increased substance use during pregnancy
A new study has found that stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with higher use of tobacco and cannabis among women who were...
Exercise should be part of psychiatric treatment
People with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression or bipolar disorder die on average ten to 20 years earlier than the general population. The main...
UK wide database on depression set to grow
A Queen's University researcher is helping to develop the world's largest ever dataset for severe depression, which will span all four-nations of the UK. The...
Breaking the ice for men’s mental health
From 1st January, 2026, a unique partnership between a hospice charity and a cold-water therapy charity will be increasing men’s awareness of and access to...
