Twitter has come under fire after posting two video ads that featured bright flashing colours, which could have put epilepsy sufferers at risk of a seizure. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2015
Scientists warn that smoking may play a role in triggering schizophrenia
A research team at King’s College London have conducted a study that has enabled them to come to the conclusion that smokers are more likely to develop schizophrenia, and at a younger age. Continue reading
New study indicates that anxiety is hereditary
Following a recent study carried out by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, it has been shown that anxious parents are more likely to have nervous children that are also prone to periods of depression. Continue reading
Semicolon project raises awareness of mental health issues
Thousands of people across the globe are getting semicolons tattooed on their bodies in a bid to raise awareness about mental health. Continue reading
Quality of sleep affects mood in bipolar women
Bipolar disorder is often associated with poor sleep quality, and previous medical research has demonstrated that it is often the result of depressive and manic episodes. Continue reading
Adult colouring-in books: the latest weapon against stress and anxiety
Colouring books for adults are helping people all over the world to cope with stress and anxiety, and now the trend has hit the UK. Continue reading
