Stress, loneliness & anger worse due to pandemic
Preliminary results, relative to the UK, from the largest worldwide study into the mental and physical impact of COVID-19 reveal that about one in three...
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.
Therapy dog, Bilbo helps patients with mental health conditions
Patients at Priory Hospital Woking with stress, anxiety and depression are benefiting from access to a new therapy dog "Bilbo". Animals – including dogs and...
Curtin researchers available: New ‘photovoice’ study offers rare insight into the world of autistic adults
https://youtu.be/8H2Arlbe3B0 As part of Curtin Autism Research Group and Autism CRC seeking to understand the quality of life of autistic adults from their perspective, PhD...
Its the hairiest month of the year
The hairiest of month's is nearly upon us, which means it's very nearly time to shave - for everyone planning to Grow a Mo for...
Celebs helping us get through 2020
Who are the celebs helping us get through 2020? Marcus Rashford, Sir David Attenborough, Joe Wicks and Martin Lewis are among a list of celebrities...
Personal and financial costs of ADHD in Australia revealed
Personal and financial costs of ADHD in Australia revealed: Researchers have revealed the key factors that can improve outcomes in children with ADHD, a disorder...
Explaining SAD or the winter blues
As clocks went back this weekend, a Priory expert explains ‘SAD’ syndrome, why more people might experience it this year and why snow (if it...
Managing depression and insomnia
Depression and insomnia - advice, information and treatment from The Priory: Depression and insomnia are often interlinked but the connection between them can be complex....
Healthcare staff: Mental health impact of pandemics
Mental health problems such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety and depression are common among healthcare staff during and immediately after pandemics – according to new...
Severe morning sickness linked to depression
Severe morning sickness increases the risk of depression both during and after pregnancy, new research has found. Severe morning sickness, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG),...
