A quarter of men put off health issues
Bupa UK has found a quarter of men put off health issues, with 1 in 10 deliberately missing or delaying a cancer screening. Quarter of...
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.
Suicide rates in menopausal women up 6%
Suicide rates among women aged 45 to 54 — the most common age to be experiencing menopause and perimenopause — have risen 6% in the...
Sleeping longer than 6.5 hours associated with cognitive decline
Dr Greg Elder, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Associate Director of Northumbria Sleep Research explores why a good night's sleep is important and how our...
Cervical cancer rates set to double for over 50s
Cervical cancer rates set to double among over 50s over next 20 years: A new model, commissioned by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, has found that...
Priory reports increased enquiries for alcohol treatment
Number of people enquiring about Priory alcohol treatment services up nearly 60% in two years:- · Nearly 60% increase in enquiries about Priory alcohol services...
3.6 million workers feel rushed back to the office
With more than 13.5 million workers having returned to their place of work for at least one day a week, more than four million say...
One in seven EU people suffer from tinnitus
One in seven EU people suffer from tinnitus: New research led by researchers from the University of Nottingham, has found that approximately 65million adults in...
Handling job loss, insecurity and career change
Priory experts share advice on handling job loss, insecurity and career change Unemployment is directly linked to poor mental health 25% of UK adults associate...
Alexithmia levels, depression and dissociation
Alexithymia levels decrease when entering young adulthood – consistency is associated with depression and dissociation: Alexithymia refers to difficulty describing feelings. Alexithymia levels are not stable...
The Passions of Richard Dadd Revisited
Rebecca Wallersteiner looks at The Passions of Richard Dadd Revisited at the Bethlem Museum of the Mind, (the original Bedlam), until 27th November 2021, which...
