Mental Health

Adapting the Icelandic Prevention Model for use in Ireland

Improving health outcomes for young people: What is the Icelandic Prevention Model, and how does it work.

Men’s antidepressant use has no negative impact on IVF success

In a recent study, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital investigated the connection between men's antidepressant use, anxiety and depression and their impact on in vitro fertilisation (IVF) outcomes.

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.

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.

Early signs of multiple sclerosis: Is there a mental health connection?

Research from the University of British Columbia sheds light on early signs of multiple sclerosis (M.S.) linking to mental health.

Work absences reach a record high: Is more support needed?

According to a report urging employers to prioritise employee health, workplace absences soared to a decade-high A recent report by the Chartered Institute for Personnel...

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.

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.

Suicidal thoughts in teens linked to headaches & bullying

Suicidal thoughts in teens have concerning connections to frequent headaches and bullying, as revealed in a study published in Neurology.

Trauma in youth linked to poor health in old age

A new study by UC San Francisco reveals that traumatic experiences in childhood may lead to long-term health issues in old age.

AI models boost children’s suicide-risk prediction

UCLA Health researchers have developed machine learning models to enhance suicide-risk prediction in children, outperforming traditional methods used by health systems.

The eight habits researchers recommend to lengthen life expectancy

Surveying over 700,000 U.S veterans has revealed that adopting eight lifestyle habits by middle age can extend life expectancy by years, if not decades.

Testing the clinical mechanisms of ADHD with depression and gender

£2.4 million has been funded to trials evaluating the clinical mechanisms of ADHD, with consideration to its progression with depression, parental impact, and ADHD in women.

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