Mental health prescriptions for children up nearly 60 percent
Along with broad increase in prescriptions, study finds differences in mental healthcare according to gender of children and wealth of…
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Missing the signs of endometriosis
Missing the signs of endometriosis: Some cases of endometriosis in Australia are taking up to eight years to diagnose, according…
Steps to manage carer anxiety at Christmas
How to manage festive anxiety as a carer as online searches for support triples: Whilst most people are able to…
Positive social-emotional schools boost mental health
Positive social-emotional environments in schools boosts student’s mental health. A Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) led project has shown that fostering…
Cryptocurrency gambling with young people’s mental health
Cryptocurrency trading could be linked to problem gambling, anxiety and depression in young men, University of Queensland research has found.…
Taking control in uncertain times
Taking control in uncertain times: In these uncertain, somewhat turbulent times, Glenys Jackson, Clinical Team Manager for Mental Health, for…
One in three Alzheimer’s carers has persistent symptoms of depression
One in three Alzheimer's disease family caregivers has persistent symptoms of depression: More than 60% of family caregivers of individuals…
Vitamin D supplementation for depression
Vitamin D for depression: Vitamin D supplementation seems to alleviate depressive symptoms in adults: An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin…
Why more women are seeking help for ADHD
Why more women are seeking help for ADHD: Priory experts discuss the new, recently reported ‘phenomenon’ of an increase in…
Small business owners: Alarming rates of depression, stress and anxiety
An alarming number of cases of stress, anxiety and depression have been reported among UK small business owners, as many…
Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound increases brain connectivity
Psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, helps to “open up” depressed people’s brains, even after use, enabling brain…
People attached to their pets more likely to be depressed during lockdown
People who are strongly attached to their pets were more likely to suffer mental health problems during the Covid-19 lockdown…