Mental Health

The effects of trauma on migrant and refugee children

Andria Spyridou from UNICEF tells us about the challenges faced by migrant and refugee children and how displacement and migration can impact their mental health.

Maternal mental health: Recognising risks and pathways to support

The For Baby's Sake Trust is a registered charity focused on breaking cycles of domestic abuse, tackling the root causes and giving babies the best...

Happiness-based mindfulness: The ripple effect of kindness

The science of giving: Dr Sara Spowart on how acts of kindness and compassion improve mental health, happiness, self-esteem, and fulfillment.

What is polycystic ovary syndrome, and how does it affect you?

According to the World Health Organization, up to 70% of women affected by PCOS remain undiagnosed. We spoke to nutritional therapist Lucia Stansbie about the challenges regarding diagnosis as well as lifestyle and clinical-related treatment options.

The UK government’s plans to address men’s health this Movember

This Movember, the UK government has announced plans to create a national Men’s Health Strategy, a long-awaited initiative that will address the health challenges faced by men across the country.

Tackling loneliness through telecare: Supporting vulnerable people in Spain

Abel Delgado, Managing Director of Tunstall Spain, explains the urgency of loneliness as a health problem for the elderly and what other regions can learn from Spain’s proactive and preventative approach, that benefits both physical and 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.

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The UK government has reassessed the previously outdated Mental Health Act to promote treating patients more humanely and address disparities.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.

Challenges facing healthcare: The role of a physical environment in the digital age

Shane Dineen, Managing Director at Archus, discusses some of the key challenges facing healthcare systems. He emphasises the importance of fostering a mindset that prioritises people’s best interests to enable sustainable solutions that improve care quality and patient welfare.

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.

Researchers explore empathogens and psychedelics for PTSD treatment

In a groundbreaking initiative to treat severe mental health conditions, a new research group in Cambridgeshire is conducting clinical trials to investigate the potential benefits of empathogens and psychedelics.

Technological innovation and opportunities for those affected by hearing loss

Hearing loss has a significant impact on daily communications, for those suffering this can lead to frustration, social isolation and mental health challenges.

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...

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.

ADHD awareness month: Understanding the condition and supporting the community

October marks ADHD Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness and provide reliable information about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Potential PTSD treatment for veterans

There could be potential for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in military veterans.

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