The importance of health literacy
On World Health Day, 7th April 2022, Beth Cooper discusses the Importance of health literacy for the Hippocratic Post. According to the Centres for Disease...
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.
People attached to their pets more likely to be depressed during lockdown
People who are strongly attached to their pets were more likely to suffer mental health problems during the Covid-19 lockdown than those who are less...
British Indians call for improved access to mental health services
Analysis of over 2,300 British Indians living in the United Kingdom found that 76% of respondents have experienced challenges in accessing mental health services, with...
Crohn’s and Colitis numbers underestimated for decades
Rates of Crohn's and Colitis have been vastly underestimated for decades. New data released today shows over half a million people are living with Crohn's...
Gambling: how to spot the signs of an addiction
Signs and symptoms of gambling addiction: The belief that a gambling addict can win back previous losses becomes all consuming, and the increasingly frantic attempts...
Lasting impact of Covid lockdowns
New research from the University of East Anglia reveals first-hand the lasting impact that lockdowns may have had on people's mental and physical health. The...
Brain’s fear mechanisms discovered by neuroscientists
Discovery of novel brain fear mechanisms offers target for anxiety-reducing drugs: A new target in the brain which underpins the eliciting of anxiety and fear behaviours...
Top NHS clinicians demand new ‘addiction levy’ on gambling industry
Top NHS clinicians demand new 'addiction levy' on gambling industry: The most senior NHS clinicians treating gambling addiction today call for the gambling industry to...
BEAT calls for more training on eating disorders
This Eating Disorders Awareness Week - 28th February to 6th March 2022, Orri is supporting its charity partner, Beat, in calling for all UK medical...
Health experts fear impact of deteriorating hostile environment
Health experts fear impact of deteriorating hostile environment: Patient rights must be protected as UK policies and government rhetoric indicate a shift from a hostile environment...
