Why trying to be happy all the time is making us ill
Why trying to be happy all the time is making us ill. Priory consultant psychiatrist Dr Paul McLaren, medical director of Priory’s Hayes Grove Hospital in...
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.
Autism and Mental Health Conference 2018
Lorraine MacAlister is an autism training consultant and will co-chair the upcoming Autism and Mental Health Conference on the 12th September 2018. As the Author...
How do you help a grieving friend?
What’s the best way to help a grieving friend – give them advice? Cheer them up? Remind them that life is for the living? Learn...
The best mental health advice quotes
What's the best mental health advice you've been given? YoungMinds Activists Quotes. Failing at things builds resilience, perseverance and ambition. Here's why you should celebrate...
Banning smartphones for children
More than two thirds (67%) of parents with children aged 10-18 think that the Government should introduce legislation setting out an appropriate age for the...
Love Island and the morals of plastic surgery
The TV programme dominating screens up and down the country this summer is Love Island. The ITV2 show was the surprise smash hit of last...
Spotlight on knife crime
The current epidemic of knife crime in the UK raises a number of issues surrounding causation, prevention, and from a medical point of view, dealing...
Leaving Today: flight and exile
Against the backdrop human tragedies that unfold on a daily basis in the waters of the Mediterranean, ‘Leaving Today’ is a major, new exhibition marking...
Former heavy drinkers left with communication problems
Communication problems for alcoholics continue long after they have stopped drinking, a new study has revealed. Previous research has shown heavy drinkers struggle to interpret...
Opioids are not a class issue
Over the last five years at the Priory’s Hayes Grove Hospital, I have seen a rise in the abuse of, and dependence on, over-the-counter preparations...
