Discontinuing antidepressants
Discontinuing antidepressants requires careful planning: The decision to stop prescribing long-term anti-depressants should be made only after careful preparation by GPs and their patients, University...
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.
Mental health in schools and colleges: the impact of COVID-19
Transforming mental health in schools and colleges: the impact of COVID-19: Royal Society of Medicine conference: Thursday 22 April, online, 10.00am to 5.30pm Clinicians, researchers, teachers, parents,...
Psilocybin, the magic mushroom compound for treating depression
Psilocybin the magic mushroom compound for treating depression: The compound performs at least as well as leading antidepressant medication in small study. Psilocybin, the active...
Suicide and fatigue: Covid-19 Pandemic
Suicide has fallen by 4% during the Covid-19 pandemic in Austria. An international study now shows that this pattern is similar to the global suicide...
Suicidality among childbearing women a major challenge
Suicidality among childbearing women a major challenge: A study by University of Queensland researchers has highlighted the need to improve mental health assessments and pathways...
Mental health crisis gripping country
A year on from the first lockdown and after warnings from the mental health sector about the impact of the pandemic on the country's mental...
Pandemic mealtimes of seriously ill or disabled children
Pandemic mealtimes of seriously ill or disabled children: Almost nine in 10 parents with seriously ill or disabled children feel the pandemic has negatively impacted...
How to beat stress from The Priory Group experts
How to beat stress from The Priory Group experts: The stress of the pandemic has affected everyone, and many have struggled. Stress at work has...
The toll of Schizophrenia and personality disorders
Schizophrenia and personality disorders are the most disabling mental health conditions to live with, according to scientists from The University of Queensland. A Danish-Australian research team...
Andrew Lloyd Webber programme launched in NHS hospital school
Music charity provides Andrew Lloyd Webber programme to NHS hospital school in 12-month mental health and wellness pilot: Classical music education charity, Music in Secondary Schools...
