Medical experts have linked depression with a higher risk of heart disease, claiming that as many as one in five heart attacks could be caused by mental illness. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Quitting smoking linked to improved mental health, says study
Successfully quitting smoking may lead to improved mental health, particularly in patients with depression, a new study had found. Continue reading
Shops, cinemas and amusement parks adapting to help people with Autism
Shops, cinemas and amusement parks across the UK are adapting to provide a better all-round experience for people who have autism. Continue reading
Young women at “high-risk” of mental illness
Young women are now a “high-risk group” for mental illness, according to a new report. Continue reading
Schizophrenia linked with high risk of type 2 diabetes, Scientists claim
A new study has found that people with first-episode schizophrenia are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Continue reading
BBC to broadcast “thought provoking” mental health films
The BBC has said that it will broadcast a wide range of films, programmes and documentaries exploring mental health this year. Continue reading
Young people with learning disabilities “too scared” to go to gigs
Almost a third of young people with learning disabilities who go to music gigs have been bullied, a new study has found. Continue reading
Does the contraceptive pill cause depression?
Women on the “pill” are up to 23 per cent more likely to be on antidepressants, a study has claimed. Continue reading