World Mind Matters Day
On World Mind Matters Day 2017, research funded by the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), of laws and policies in 52 countries of the Commonwealth reveals...
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.
Diana’s endless empathy
How did Diana learn to become the 'Queen of Hearts' for the marginalised and unloved? Nurse Helen Cowan says she has met nurses and carers...
Internet porn: young people and relationships
Is internet porn the new norm for young people in a digital age? And what effect is it having on their relationships? Earlier this year,...
Game of Thrones – dealing with phobias
The penultimate episode of the current series of Game of Thrones (G.O.T) has just finished and personally I am counting the months until the final...
How to ease the stress of the holidays
Holidays are supposed to be stress-free breaks to recharge our batteries but not everyone finds themselves unwinding into a state of relaxed bliss. Unstructured time...
Fear of travelling underground
Travelling on the London Underground, or another city subway service, is seldom a pleasant experience – but if you suffer claustrophobia or anxiety, it can...
Bullied mental health nurses more heavy handed
Mental health nurses who are belittled and humiliated by patients are more likely to opt for heavy handed management techniques, according to new research published...
Wild swimming washes away stress
Wild swimming – the simple art of swimming in natural water bodies outdoors – is making a comeback, with more people using our rivers and...
NHS mental health plans don’t add up
The announcement of additional mental health workers in the NHS by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt may look impressive to the public gaze, however the figures...
Music therapy in clinical settings
Music therapy is not widely known amongst healthcare professionals but it is widely used in clinical settings, often alongside conventional treatments to improve wellbeing for...
