A young woman living with the effects of epilepsy is hoping to raise public understanding of the condition, having previously been accused of being drunk or on drugs following a seizure. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2017
University receives £20 million donation to study autism
A UK university has been handed a £20 million fund to investigate new treatments for autism, it has been announced. Continue reading
Schizophrenia “hotspots” are identified by academics
A map of England which identifies those areas with the highest concentrations of people suffering with psychotic conditions poses a number of questions, researchers have said. Continue reading
Fitness enthusiast encourages people to run marathon to raise awareness of bipolar disorder
A UK woman and fitness enthusiast is encouraging people to run the Blackpool Marathon next month to raise money for bipolar disorder. Continue reading
Autism pair find true love online
Finding love when you have autism isn’t always an easy task. Whether you struggle under the pressure of dating situations, or if you simply find it hard to approach strangers, anyone with autism will tell you you’re not alone. Continue reading
Employers must support people with autism, says young campaigner
Employers must do more to support people with Asperger’s syndrome, a young woman has said. Continue reading
Mental health conditions may affect the body’s ability to heal physical wounds, study suggests
A new UK study has found that psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression could be directly linked to the speed in which physical wounds are able to heal. Continue reading