Although more than a quarter of a million young people have received treatment for anxiety, depression or eating disorders in 2016, experts say 70 per cent of under-18s who experience mental health issues go undetected. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2016
Soap star opens up about experiences with bipolar disorder
A UK television actress has opened up about her experiences with depression and bipolar disorder, in a bid to reiterate the importance of seeking appropriate treatment and support. Continue reading
Doctors warn of dangers of using alternative medicine for autism
Doctors have warned of the use of “alternative medicines” for children with autism after a four-year-old boy fell ill after taking a variety of vitamin supplements. Continue reading
Researchers one step closer to earlier diagnosis of autism
Researchers have found a unique genetic basis found in autism genes that may lead to earlier diagnosis of the condition, a report has revealed. Continue reading
Mental illnesses could be linked to ‘overlooked’ gene, say scientists
UK scientists have discovered that a defective gene typically associated with high blood pressure could be linked to several neurodevelopmental conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. Continue reading
Almost a quarter of a million young people receiving mental health care in England
Around a quarter of a million children and young adults are receiving help from NHS mental health services for problems such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders, new figures have revealed. Continue reading
Government launches £25 million independent living scheme to help people with learning disabilities
The Government has launched a £25 million housing and technology fund to help people with learning disabilities live independently. Continue reading
Tomorrow’s epilepsy monitoring system dreamed up by tech groups
Tech start-ups from France have dreamed up an unusual solution to combat the unpredictability of seizures in people with epilepsy. Continue reading