Patients face a “mental health postcode lottery” as the availability of healthcare professionals double in some parts of the country, the Telegraph has reported. Continue reading
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Yoga key to battling depression, study suggests
A new study has revealed the potential mental health benefits of yoga, a form of meditation commonly carried out to improve the mood, alleviate anxiety, and reduce stress. Continue reading
Radio buff picks up call for help after girl suffers epileptic seizure
An amateur radio enthusiast played a pivotal role in rescuing a girl who suffered an epileptic seizure while camping in an isolated part of the West Country. Continue reading
Google to introduce mental health assessment for depressed users
Google, the most widely-used search engine in the world, is now offering a mental health assessment for people who search terms such as “am I depressed?”. Continue reading
Study sheds light on link between social habits in childhood and mental health in adulthood
A new study claims to have discovered a positive link between developing close, lasting friendships in childhood and enjoying good mental health in adult life. Continue reading
Study proves genetic link in children with autism
Children with autism, as a group, are genetically more similar to one another than a group of their unaffected siblings, a study has revealed. Continue reading
People with better-than-average hearing could be more likely to encounter mental health issues
A new study has found that people who have good or better-than-average hearing could be more likely to encounter mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Continue reading
Charity wants more transparency over antidepressants
A leading mental health charity has called for more support for people on antidepressants. Continue reading