Following a collaboration between various medical experts and people with epilepsy, along with the NHS and epilepsy charity SUDEP Action, a new smartphone app has been launched to help people monitor their condition. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
Nutritional needs of people with autism should to be examined
A new article has examined the nutritional needs of people with autism, as they often have food issues. Continue reading
Virtual reality being used in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychological disorders
Dr Lucia Valmaggia, a psychological researcher at King’s College London, has used virtual reality technology to gain a more in-depth understanding of disorders like schizophrenia, psychosis, anxiety and bipolar disorder. Continue reading
NHS to deal with the ‘over-medication’ of people with learning disabilities
NHS England has stated that it will take swift action to resolve the issue of people with learning disabilities and autism being given unnecessary medication, with an official summit on the issue to be held on 17th July. Continue reading
Twitter takes down flashing ads after they were criticised by epilepsy charity
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
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