Employers need not always be told that a job applicant has been detained under the Mental Health Act, according to new government guidance aimed at combating the stigma around mental illness. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2015
Study reveals that Crohn’s disease and colitis are linked to anxiety disorder
Following the release of a study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto, people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis have been found to have double the chance of having anxiety disorder when compared to individuals without inflammatory bowel conditions. Continue reading
Premier Inn provides employment training scheme for people with learning disabilities
A joint project between Derwen College in Shropshire and Premier Inn has seen students with learning disabilities gaining valuable experience in the hotel industry. Continue reading
‘Brain training’ game helps people with schizophrenia
A computer game based on scientific theory regarding ‘training’ the brain to increase episodic memory, which was primarily designed by neuroscientists, has helped schizophrenia patients to recover their ability to carry out everyday tasks. Continue reading