Teenagers in lockdown: 5 ways to help a “quaranteenager”
The lockdown has been especially tough on teenagers – deprived of their friends, unsure about their exams, worried about job prospects in a post-pandemic economy....
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 risk for 41% of UK population
The mental health of 41% of the UK population is at risk as a result of the coronavirus crisis. An International study reveals that 1...
Transcranial direct current stimulation is a safe treatment
Transcranial direct current stimulation, tDCS, is a promising treatment for conditions such as depression and addictive disorders. New evidence on the safety of transcranial direct...
Webinar: expert session on doctors’ wellbeing
The wellbeing of healthcare professionals will be pushed to the top of the policy agenda when the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow...
The Well Gardened Mind
In her new book, ‘The Well Gardened Mind’ psychiatrist Sue Stuart-Smith explores how gardening is good for the mind and body and can ease the...
Staying positive when you’ve been furloughed
Have you been furloughed? Priory mental health expert offers advice on how to manage anxiety and look after your mental health during the Covid-19 Pandemic:...
Practical ways to make your birth better
Siobhan Miller, founder of the Positive Birth Company and author of bestselling book 'Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better' commented: "One in five women...
Overeating and alcohol in lockdown
Life in lockdown is having a significant impact on our health. Recognising the triggers for over-eating or increased alcohol intake during the pandemic; experts look...
Online therapy service during the Pandemic
Priory’s online therapy service enables people to access help from expert therapists from their home. During this difficult time, people needing help for mental health...
How to Unwind in the Wild with Daniel Start
Wilderness expert Daniel Start talks to Rebecca Wallersteiner about his 3 new ‘Wild Guides’ published this Spring, with tips on how to unwind in the...
