Charity says elite sport stars ‘should talk about mental health’
A new report by mental health charity Mind has found that professional athletes could be struggling in silence because they are afraid that asking for help with a mental health…
Charity says cuts to services have pushed the mental health system to ‘breaking point’
Several NHS mental health providers saw double figure real term reductions in their income from 2012 to 2014, pushing the system closer to “breaking point” according to Rethink Mental Illness.
New Premier League concussion rules need to become commonplace
Digital editor Richard Hook highlights the importance of the Premier League's new concussion ruling and argues why it needs to be extended to cover contact sports at all levels.
Depression can start before school, scientists say
Children as young as 3 years’ old should be regularly screened for depression, researchers looking into the re-occurrence of the condition have said.
Businesses need to tackle true costs of depression
The effects of mental ill health cost UK businesses billions every year, yet for many employers it is still an issue that is not a priority – and that needs…
Gaming ‘better than medication’ in treating elderly depression
Computer games could help in treating older people with depression who haven't responded to antidepressant drugs or other treatments for the disorder, according to a small-scale US study.
New HSCIC mental health data includes currencies and payment information for first time
Information about patients eligible to be cared for under a new commissioning system for mental health has been released as part of the Health and Social Care Information Centre’s (HSCIC)…
Phototherapy can reduce social isolation for people diagnosed with schizophrenia
Studying photographs of facial expressions can help people diagnosed with schizophrenia to tackle social isolation, according to a new study from the University of Brighton.
Clegg calls for mental health research funding boost
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has called for major investment to be made into mental health research.
Talking therapy via internet most effective web-based psychological treatment for anxiety, study finds
Talking therapies delivered via the Internet are more effective for treating severe anxiety than other web-based psychological treatments, according to a new study.