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Hidden battles: The unseen crisis of men’s mental health
The prevalence of men’s mental health disorders is increasingly a subject of concern. The recent rise in the number of deaths by suicide in that same demographic tells us an alarming story and suggests that it impacts more men than we might think. Sandra Stein tells us more.
Improving care for mental health patients
The UK government has reassessed the previously outdated Mental Health Act to promote treating patients more humanely and address disparities.
The mental health risks associated with perimenopause
A new study has explored whether perimenopause, the transition around the final menstrual period (FMP), increases the risk of developing psychiatric disorders in women compared to earlier reproductive stages.
Embracing the next stage of BTOM: The vital role of environmental health
Mark Elliott, President of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, champions the critical role of environmental health in the next stage of the Border Target Operating Model.
Deaf children and mental health
The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity for the UK’s 50,000 deaf children. Emma Fraser, Teacher of the Deaf at the NDCS, discusses challenges that deaf children and their families can face and how a more inclusive environment can be created.
How children process trauma may hold the key to mental health outcomes
Improving mental health outcomes: A recent study from the University of East Anglia explains why some children and adolescents develop mental health disorders like PTSD, anxiety, or depression following traumatic events
The severity of the event itself isn't the primary predictor of long-term psychological outcomes, but how children mentally process...
Empowering voices: Breaking mental health stigma
John Hoey and Mary Cannon from Department of Psychiatry, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland, share their research around breaking mental health stigma to empower voices.
Women’s mental health: Navigating biological factors, workplace challenges, and policy gaps
Fiona Wylie examines the disparities between men’s and women’s mental health and emphasises the necessity of recognising these gender variations in the workplace and policy-making when establishing initiatives to support mental wellbeing.
Advancing knowledge about criminal justice and mental health
Researchers with expertise in criminal law, philosophy, psychiatry and psychology are combining their knowledge to explore how mental disorders are approached within criminal law and contribute to better legal and forensic practices.
Hormonal contraceptives and women’s mental health – A long-term perspective
Belinda Pletzer of the University of Salzburg discusses the importance of researching the mental health effects of hormonal contraceptives and the need to identify women at risk for adverse mood reactions before they start hormonal contraception.
Supporting young people with their mental health
headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation provides early intervention mental health services to 12-25-year-olds. Each year, headspace helps thousands of young people access vital support through its centres in 163 communities across Australia. CEO Jason Trethowan tells us more about the charity’s work.
New AI algorithm aims to enhance brain-computer interfaces and mental health treatment
Researchers led by Maryam Shanechi at the USC Center for Neurotechnology have revealed an AI algorithm that could change the way we understand our brain activity and its applications in medical technology.
Poverty stigma and mental health
Shari McDaid, Head of Policy & Public Affairs for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland at the Mental Health Foundation, discusses new research focused on the mental health effects of poverty stigma.
Gilles Comeau – University of Ottawa, Institute of Mental Health Research at The Royal
Gilles Comeau is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, a senior scientist at the Institute of Mental Health Research at The Royal, the founding director of the University of Ottawa Music and Health Research Institute, the director and principal researcher of the Piano Pedagogy Research Laboratory, and...
New report highlights nurses’ crucial role in supporting the mental health of stroke survivors
A new report from the American Stroke Association emphasises the critical role nurses play in addressing the emotional and social health challenges that stroke survivors often face.
