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‘Dark genome’ could provide clues for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Researchers at the University of Cambridge investigating the mysterious 'dark genome' have…

Ed Brown

Weighing up the effectiveness and role of antidepressants in treatment

A study published in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin has explored the efficacy,…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

Looking after your mental health this Christmas

Christmas doesn't mean a happy, festive time is guaranteed for everyone. In…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

What if treating trauma in the body could in turn treat the mind?

Ideas around how we might treat trauma are almost as complex and…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

‘Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to increases in transgender youth wellbeing’

Research from The Trevor Project has found that access to puberty-blocking medication…

Ed Brown

As the pandemic continues, older people’s mental health will suffer

New research by the Mental Health Foundation and Independent Age has analysed…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

MPs warn that children’s mental health services risk sliding backwards

A report published last week by the Health and Social Care Committee…

Ed Brown

Could your obsession with true crime be giving you PTSD-like symptoms?

Do you have a not so secret obsession with true crime? What…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian

If I dress a certain way – the taken for granted ideas of autonomy, control, and agency

Community spaces and groups are based on the pillars of 'group agreements',…

Graham Morgan

Financial instability and ‘economic woes’ might be contributing to thoughts of suicide

Often, suicidal ideation is only related to mental disorders like depression, anxiety…

Bryony Porteous-Sebouhian