A ground-breaking research study has shown that people with autism interpret the world differently through their vision when compared to people without the condition. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
Woman’s ability to ‘smell’ Parkinson’s disease could help unlock a cure
Joy Milne – a 65-year-old British grandmother from Perth – has been able to demonstrate the ability to detect Parkinson’s disease through her sense of smell. Continue reading
Approximately 20 per cent of young people suffer from ‘high anxiety’
The latest figures on mental health and wellbeing, which have been released by the Office for National Statistics, have revealed that almost one in five young people are coping with high levels of anxiety. Continue reading
Smartphone sensor data to help fight bipolar
Smartphones are packed with a lot of sensors that the machine uses to understand its orientation and place in the world. For example, it knows when it is being held sideways, and can locate itself with GPS. But can those sensors also tell a doctor when you’re suffering from a mental illness? Continue reading
MP highlights deepening crisis in mental health care
The Shadow Minister of Mental Health has said it is crucial that people receive the support they need when dealing with conditions such as depression and anxiety. Continue reading
Bipolar disorder drug for adults also safe for children, study finds
A new study has found that a bipolar drug used successfully for decades to treat adults with the condition can also be safe and effective for children suffering from it. Continue reading
Mental health time bomb warning as NHS turns one in five children away
More than a fifth of children with serious mental illnesses who are referred for specialist treatment get turned down, including youngsters who have been abused and neglected, a charity has found. Continue reading
New guidelines published to help people with learning disabilities
New guidelines have been issued to help people with learning disabilities, as well as their families and carers, to ensure that they are not given too much medication and can receive the level of care they need. Continue reading