MDMA – commonly referred to as “ecstasy” – could be given to autistic individuals to promote a positive mood, which could help them when among strangers and in social situations that they traditionally find to be more uncomfortable. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
Anxiety and depression linked with higher risk of liver disease
While past research has already indicated that mental distress can increase the risk of someone having heart disease or another cardiovascular-related condition, a new study has shown that it can also be linked to an individual being at a higher risk of dying from liver disease. Continue reading
£15m pledge to help end mental health police custody
Theresa May is expected to announce new government plans to end the problem of people with mental health issues being detained in police cells. Continue reading
Tracking sleep patterns could prevent schizophrenia relapses
Schizophrenia sufferers are often unable to recognise when changes in behaviour are about to trigger severe relapses. Continue reading
TV drama praised for its positive take on learning disabilities
A Bafta award-winning drama series has been credited with challenging misconceptions about people with learning disabilities. Continue reading
Number of strokes soar in younger people
There has been a worrying rise in the number of working-age men and women having strokes, a charity has warned. Continue reading
New understanding of sensory overload in autism
New research has flipped the way experts believe autistic people see and understand. Continue reading
Fresh fears about quality of care for mental health patients
Concerns have once again been raised about the provision for those with mental health issues and the strain that systemic failings are placing on the NHS. Continue reading