Researchers find that personality traits can predict lockdown mental health decline
Researchers at the University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School have examined the role of personality traits on the mental health of more than 5,000 people, and have found some surprising…
Expert advises what to do to support yourself or a loved one with post-natal depression
A survey has concluded that the stigma attached to post-natal depression is causing many young parents to never open up about their symptoms.
Working as a journalist and living with schizophrenia
Richard Lewis, a published author and freelance journalist, shares his experience of living with schizophrenia. He also provides some invaluable advice for anyone who is living with a mental health condition…
A personal story of hidden homelessness and its circular relationship with mental health
Homelessness has been on the rise in recent years meaning that many are struggling to navigate the housing system meant to support the often vulnerable people in need of a…
Thousands are beings sent to prison when they need psychiatric care
The Royal College of Psychiatrists have released findings from a report that states an estimate of 8,000 people are currently imprisoned who could be receiving mental health care in the…
Wild horses inside: Anxiety and Freedom from a psychoanalytic perspective
In this article, the author explores the development of our pervasive reoccurring feelings of anxiety in our foundational years. As well as discussing the role and techniques of the psychotherapist…
MDMA and its potential in unlocking the answer to trauma
The results of a keenly awaited US trial on MDMA-assisted therapy are in, at first glance they seem overwhelmingly positive but UK experts air on the side of caution citing…
Mental Health Knowledge podcast preview: Meta-Cognitive Training
A preview of a Mental Health Knowledge podcast discussing how meta-cognitive training is being used as a paradigm to help patients address psychotic thinking biases during acute episodes of schizophrenia.
Virtual mental health in our post-pandemic world
As demand for mental health resources increases in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply is increasing in the form of virtual face to face therapy appointments, but is a…
Senior mental health lead training to be implemented in schools and colleges
The government have announced an incentive to implement senior mental health leads in all schools and colleges in England, with training being provided as part of a grant.