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The cognitive benefits of physical activity: Exploring the brain-exercise connection
We discuss the impact of exercise on mental health and wellbeing with representatives of the American Psychological Association’s Division 47.
Stigma and stereotypes: The complexities of men’s depression in the workplace
On behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Jacob Baer discusses the challenges associated with male depression in the workplace.
UK Government: Disabled people urged to work from home or face benefit cuts
In a significant policy shift, the UK government, led by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Laura Trott, urges disabled people with mobility and mental health challenges to work from home or risk losing benefits, emphasising it as a citizen's duty.
Innovation, learning, policing and online safety: The King’s Speech
In the King’s Speech, we saw announcements of long-term strategies to meet deficits in healthcare training, much-needed investment in mental health services and encouragement in engagement in innovative technologies, but what about policing and public safety?
Dr. Erika Dyck – Researching psychedelics in Medicine
Historical insights and perspectives on the psychedelic renaissance and its potential to address increased mental health burdens/
Understanding primary biliary cholangitis
Chronic liver diseases can have a detrimental impact on physical and mental health; we explore the underlying causes, symptoms, and treatment for primary biliary cholangitis.
Reducing emissions from public sector buildings
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health weighs up the aim of reducing emissions from public sector buildings by 75% by 2037, compared to a 2017 baseline.
The importance of a good night’s sleep for your response to vaccination
The benefits of a good night's sleep on mental health is well-known, but now researchers have discovered it has an impact on response to vaccination too.
Is the UK Government’s childhood obesity programme working?
How has the UK Government’s National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP), designed to tackle childhood obesity, impacted child and parent mental health?
1 in 8 Americans show signs of food addiction
1 in 8 Americans over 50 may have a food addiction to processed food – especially amongst older adults who are overweight or experiencing poor mental health or isolation.
You Don’t Get Me: Public Responses to Mood and Behaviour Monitoring Wearable Technology
A diverse group of researchers opted for a unique, unorthodox approach to gathering opinions on mental health, relationships and wearable technology that can monitor mood, behaviour and relationships.
Equal-Life team: Improving child exposome and quality of life
Four PhD students from the Equal-Life team discuss their areas of research into the child exposome, looking at the environment children are raised in and the effects it has on mental health and cognitive development.
Biodiversity and the benefits of nature to the workforce
Exploring the relationship between mental health, the workforce, and biodiversity, workplaces should be encouraging their employees to volunteer in nature more.
How has technology become a solution to global issues?
Digitised Smart Nation drives will continue to push people's limits and potential for the future, and smart living will impact people's health, mental health, and well-being.
Seven-day social media break can reduce depression and anxiety
While the negative side effects of scrolling through social media are well-known, social media breaks have been proven to change mental health outcomes.
Can psychedelic drugs provide insights to the attribution of consciousness?
Psychedelic drugs have recently been used to treat mental health disorders – now scientists find they can also provide better understanding into the attribution of consciousness.
Caring for those who care for us
Claudia Marinetti, Director of Mental Health Europe, calls for action to curb the prevalence of mental distress amongst frontline health workers.
Tackling bullying through staff wellbeing programmes
Programmes aimed at improving employee’s mental health and wellbeing have been shown to improve social relationships and reduce workplace bullying.
Home-based treatment in the model project
Providing individualised and better care for people with mental health issues at home through the use of the model project.
Open Access Government October 2021
The October 2021 Open Access Government is our largest online publication to date. The extraordinary coverage includes a multitude of policy issues worldwide, including mental health, COVID-19, health technology, research & innovation, international development, transport, environment and energy.
