City life increases risk of psychosis
City life may substantially increase a young person's risk of having psychosis, including hearing voices and feeling extremely paranoid, according to a new study from King’s College...
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.
Progress faster with a sex therapist
If you want to learn how to ride a horse, you will usually progress further and faster with the help of a professional riding instructor....
Giving hope to those people suffering from mental illness – One Young World
Alicia has impacted the lives of thousands through her mental health advocacy. Listen to what piece of advice changed the course of her life in...
Faith healers and better mental health
Over time, society and medicine have progressed, pushing tradition, ritual, superstition, and religion aside in favour of more evidence-based practices. Blood transfusions replaced leeches and daily...
Fathers who play have brighter babies
Fathers who interact more with their children in their first few months of life could have a positive impact on their baby’s cognitive development. In...
Planning end of life care
There is little doubt that end of life care is important to everyone. People generally recognise that both they themselves, and those around them, may...
How can we halt the rise of youth depression & suicide?
Watch a series of videos by the One Young World Ambassadors on the subject of Mental Health. The Health Plenary Session at the 2016 One...
Mental health inequalities for deaf and disabled people
Mental health inequalities for disabled and deaf people are a significant problem, according to a report published last week by the London Assembly Health Committee....
Depression and diabetes
To mark the WHO's World Health Day 2017 which, this year, focuses on depression, we talk to Robin Hewings, head of policy for the charity...
World Health Organization’s “Depression: let’s talk” campaign
This short video, focusing on depression among adolescents and young adults, highlights some of the symptoms of depression and the importance of talking as the...
