Mental Health

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.

The MHINT-ERC project: Rethinking the role of parenting in child mental health difficulties

The MHINT-ERC project suggests that just because parents are the solution, does not mean they were the cause.

Unemployed people have 28% worse depression symptoms

People who are unemployed, or do not have secure housing, have worse depression symptoms compared to their more socially advantaged peers.

Mental Health First Aid: A resource for trauma-informed care in rural Texas

Lakshmi Mahadevan from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service describes the increasing need for Mental Health First Aid in rural areas.

WHO says governments spend only 2% of budget on mental health

While global cases of depression and anxiety rose by 25% in the pandemic, governments spend just over 2% of their budget on mental health.

One in five people with ADHD have hoarding behaviour

People with ADHD are likely to adopt hoarding behaviours and mental addictions to items – potentially leading to a serious impact on their quality of life.

The social realities behind transgender resilience 

Transgender people face a lot of discrimination, hostility, and tension in their everyday lives, especially in rural areas in the US - leading to strategies of transgender resilience.

How have robots increased suicide and overdose in humans?

An increase in “deaths of despair” – suicide and overdose – across the US has been linked to robot manufacturing which is gradually replacing people in their jobs.

Championing mental health and workplace wellbeing

Philip Mullen, Managing Director, UK and Europe at LifeWorks, looks at what we can learn from the conversations of elite athletes and how it can be translated into workplace wellbeing.

One in three young people had better mental health during lockdown

While most people experienced worsening mental health during lockdown, a study finds that one in three young people actually had improved wellbeing.

COVID survivors 80% more likely to experience brain fog

The virus is described as respiratory, but recovered COVID patients can experience significant cognitive problems - such as brain fog, confusion or forgetfulness.

Researchers predict crime occurrence through cognitive behaviours

A new study confirms that willingness to take risks, impatience, and self-centred behaviour, are main characteristics in those who are likely to commit crimes.

COVID vaccine improves both mental health and safety

Having just one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine significantly reduced multiple psychological distress factors, improving the well-being and safety of recipients.

80% of people living with depression not diagnosed or treated

According to The Lancet, 80-90% of people living with depression in low-and-middle-income countries are not diagnosed or treated.

NHS report finds ethnic minorities less likely to get therapy

A report by the NHS Race and Health Observatory finds "clear inequalities" in how ethnic minorities are less likely to be given Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Can child poverty stimulate mental health disorders in adulthood?

Children who grew up in poverty have a higher likelihood of developing externalising disorders when in adulthood, especially amongst girls.

Increased loneliness has become a global public health issue

Loneliness has become a new pandemic across many countries, creating a range of mental and physical health problems for people on a global scale.

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