Nine out of 10 NHS mental health trusts bosses in England believe benefit changes have increased the number of people needing help. Photograph: Alamy Stock Photo NHS bosses have warned that people left stressed and unable to cope as a result [Read More…]
Tag: Mental
7 Mental Health Tips to Get You Through the Rest of February
February can be one of the coldest months of the year, and even though the days are slowly getting longer, it still feels dark, dreary, and hard to manage. You may feel excessively lethargic and apathetic this time of year, [Read More…]
High Carb, Low-Protein Diet May Lead To Better Mental Health, Says Study
In the recent years, low-carb and high-protein diets are ruling the roost, as they are considered healthy and perfect for weight loss. However, this study published in the Journal Cell Reports is stating something different. The team of researchers for [Read More…]
Tens of thousands of children in England rejected for mental health treatment
More children than ever are seeking specialist mental health treatment in England but tens of thousands are being turned away despite evidence of self-harm or abuse, according to a report. An investigation by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) found that [Read More…]
Young men more likely to suffer from mental illness such as depression, bipolar than women
Young men are more likely to experience first-episode psychosis, defined as the first manifestation of one or more severe mental disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, and depression, compared to women of the same age group, says a new study. [Read More…]
Struggling with your mental health? Adopt a pet to help you
Your pet is good for your mental health, according to a study. Researchers from the universities of Liverpool, Manchester and Southampton suggest that pets provide benefits to those with mental health conditions. A previous study said that for individuals suffering [Read More…]
Facebook on how it affects your mental health: It’s you, not them
Facebook is a symbol of one of the great debates of the 21st century: Is social media a gift to humanity, or is it a curse that drives us further apart and deeper into our own ideological echo chambers? There [Read More…]
Study finds genetics affects where children look, shaping mental development
Genetics plays a strong role in how people explore the environment visually, says a study that tracked the eye movement of twins. “People recognise that gaze is important,” said Daniel Kennedy, Assistant Professor at Indiana University Bloomington College of Arts [Read More…]
‘I feel better for singing’: the choir tackling mental health stigma
“Ithink there’s something physical about singing in a choir that does you good,” says Kaye Brown*. “For me it’s coming together, and the wellbeing I feel as a result of it. There’s a general improvement in my mental health. I [Read More…]
Girls and mental health: share your experiences
Since you’re here … … we have a small favour to ask. More people are reading the Guardian than ever but advertising revenues across the media are falling fast. And unlike many news organisations, we haven’t put up a paywall – [Read More…]