Mental Health

Let’s talk about children: How to support the psychosocial wellbeing of those who need it most

Growing up in precarity is hard, especially when the adults around you face their own mental health challenges. Let’s Talk about Children is a short, evidence-based, and child-centred psychosocial intervention to break the cycle of mental health problems, particularly among children in vulnerable situations. Marcel Marchetti, from Mental Health Europe, shares how it’s working in Europe today.

Understanding the unmet needs of individuals with ADHD

Dr Jo Perkins, a chartered coaching and counselling psychologist, discusses some of the key challenges associated with ADHD and the steps needed to improve awareness and patient care.

Prison chaplaincy, reclaim space for the divine

David Buick, President of IPCA Worldwide, addresses the topic of prison chaplaincy and the need to reclaim space for the divine.

Religion promotes prisoner well-being

Discover the role religion plays in promoting prisoner well-being.

Nurturing a resilient society through mental health education and support

Danielle Baron, therapist, coach and diversity and inclusion entrepreneur, emphasises the importance of increasing resources to support mental health and wellbeing throughout society.

Adults with ADHD face higher risk of dementia

Adults with ADHD, formally known as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face an alarming threefold increase in their dementia risk compared to those without ADHD, reveals a Rutgers study.

Combatting loneliness through online communities

Mike Reid, founder of Goldster, describes the importance of combatting loneliness and how digital solutions can address loneliness and isolation to improve health.

World Mental Health day 2023: Everything you need to know

October 10th is World Mental Health Day; the objective of this day is to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and advocate for better mental health care. 

Wearable bracelet detects bipolar mood shifts through skin signals

A wearable bracelet monitors mood swings in bipolar disorder by tracking alterations in skin electrical signals associated with manic or depressive states.

Overlooked concern: Addressing postpartum depression in dads

A pilot study at the University of Illinois Chicago emphasises the need to screen new fathers for postpartum depression.

Mental health in the Americas: A crisis that calls for action

Dr Renato Oliveira e Souza, discusses the prevalence of poor mental health in the Americas and the policy measures needed to address them.

Pandemic brings high levels of depression to Canadian elderly with COPD

A study reveals that high levels of depression plagued Canadian older adults with COPD during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How data can encourage empathetic conversations to support student wellbeing

We must consider the targeted use of data and how it can support the provision of personal tutoring to aid conversations and improve student wellbeing.

Harnessing the power of lifestyle and depression prevention

Explore the pivotal link between lifestyle and depression prevention, as recent research uncovers the profound impact of intentional choices on mental well-being.

Rates of physical and sexual violence higher against non-binary and trans people

Residents of California who identify as non-binary and transgender experience alarmingly higher rates of physical and sexual violence, according to the first annual survey...

Concerns rise about overuse of social media as kids return to school

As students prepare to re-enter school, two prominent concerns loom larger in parents' minds: the pervasive influence of overuse of social media and the internet on their children.

Mental health referrals for young people hits record high

Analysis of NHS data by the mental health charity Young Minds has discovered that the number of mental health referrals and children in mental health crisis is at an all-time high.

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