‘Just live life’: Dr Alex George urges young people to talk about their mental health
Dr Alex George, of Love Island fame, was announced as the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador in February of this year. He spoke exclusively with Mental Health Today about his role…
Is there unethical practice happening in counter-terrorism “vulnerability support hubs”?
Charity, Medact has conducted a report into counter-terrorism "vulnerability support hubs" that might be compromising mental health professionals ethical code of conduct.
One in four heart failure patients go on to develop mental health issues, finds study
A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has examined the relationship between heart failure and mental health issues.
Depression subtypes linked to varying effectiveness of CBT treatment, study shows
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have identified five subtypes of depression, and have linked the symptom presentation of those subtypes to varying effectiveness of treatment with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
When It all changes – compassion and mental health
The author is this blog post uses her story to pinpoint one of the beneficial side-effects of adversity - namely being compassion and empathy.
How can we safeguard children and young people’s mental health post-pandemic?
Questions around how children and young people can bounce back from the effects the pandemic has had on their mental health are on many people's minds, could in-school counselling be…
Could experiencing air pollution in childhood be linked to mental health problems?
A study from Kings College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience has found a connection between young people who are exposed to high levels of air pollutants and mental…
What teenagers have to say about their relationship with mental health and nature
More findings from the Mental Health Foundation point to a desire from British teens to improve green local spaces, and increase the amount of trees and greenery in urban places.
What is 24/7 access to news about climate events doing to young people’s mental health?
Eco-anxiety has become a term that expresses the anxiety induced by the catastrophic prognosis of the planet. While this anxiety is understandable, climate collapse is not inevitable. Sarah Niblock, chief executive…
Study in BMJ suggests early entry into military does not negatively impact mental health
A study in British Medical Journal suggests early entry into UK Armed Forces can provide a positive environment, leading to a longer service, more support and better physical and mental…