Researchers find that brain scans could enable early intervention for postpartum psychosis
Could brain scans enable early intervention for postpartum psychosis? A team of researchers have identified key areas of the brain that are underactive during postpartum psychosis.
How nature has grounded me in the here and now during trauma recovery
Time spent in nature has many benefits on the mind and the body, one of our staff writers, Bryony explores the potential of nature being used in healing from trauma.
Could green social prescribing provide the link between mental and physical health?
Green social prescribing is becoming increasingly popular as research indicates that restoring out physical and mental health could well lay in nature itself.
Changing the narrative: how gaming can be used for good in mental health
Video games have moved beyond first person shooters, from representation of stigmatised mental illness and LGBTQ+, 'Animal Crossing' communities and games as therapy, we investigate the possibilities.
Mental Health Foundation on the theme of nature for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week
This year the Mental Health Foundation's Mental Health Awareness Week has the theme of nature. To mark the start of this awareness week MHF have released a survey on people's…
Report finds a link between suicide and self-harm and ICU admission
American and Canadian researchers have published the findings of a study that they said they hope will direct the future aftercare treatment for patients that require invasive ICU treatment.
Gender affirming interventions have overwhelmingly positive effects on mental health
Elliot Page has opened up about how his gender affirming surgery has been "lifesaving". Page's interview raises questions around the UK’s treatment of people seeking gender affirming interventions.
The mental health pay gap: is it a thing, like the gender pay gap?
Mental ill-health is known to influence our lives in many ways. Although does it influence our lives socioeconomically? Graham Morgan writes about his experience of living with a mental health condition, and…
The Office of National Statistics reports on rates of depression during the pandemic
This week the Office of National Statistics have released some concerning findings regarding the rates of depression in young adults and adults, pointing to the fact that some groups within…
Cultivating mindfulness through bonsai care with The Happy Shrub
World mental health awareness week is nearly upon us and so we spoke to The Happy Shrub about how we can bring this years theme of nature, into our homes.