Schizophrenia found to be second only to age as a risk factor for Covid-19

A study that has examined the relationship between mental health conditions and the risk of mortality from Covid-19 has concluded that the link between is even more than expected.

Ed Brown

New research unlocks the brain mechanics behind PTSD treatment

A new method combining technology with therapy could help therapists better treat patients suffering from PTSD. 

Ed Brown

The NEON trials: Last chance to sign up!

Spaces are filling up quick on the NEON Trial. If you, or someone you know, has experience of psychosis, mental health problems, or if you have experience of caring for…

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Online gambling addiction – what not to do

‘We too can be winners’ this is the message of the snappy slogans and endorphin inducing sounds and animations that draw us into placing a little cheeky bet on a…

Connor H

Why we need to protect LGBT+ people during lockdown

Dominic Arnall, chief executive of Just Like Us, writes that the lockdown should not only be analysed as a collective experience but also as an individual one - as many…

Dominic Arnall

Racial discrimination still widely reported across mental healthcare services

New research has demonstrated the pervasiveness of discrimination across mental healthcare services, as well as the levels of structural apathy and complacency that has meant that many professionals don't report…

Ed Brown

How can sobriety save your mental health?

Alcohol can be a crutch that masks unresolved mental distress. Philippa Head shares her story of dealing with distress through alcohol, as well as explaining why giving up alcohol was…

Philippa Head

Children’s Mental Health Week to help students explore their feelings through expression

For this year's Children's Mental Health Week, charity Place2Be is to focus on the theme of free expression, and the part it plays in helping children thrive. 

Ed Brown

School counselling has been proven to help students manage mental health issues despite cost

Two new studies analysing the mental health experiences of students have concluded that in-school counselling is high-effective despite the high initial cost. And, students should be encouraged to express their compassion…

Ed Brown

New year, healthier me: 5 ways men can prioritize mental health in 2021

This new year how can you improve your mental health? By realising what we can change in our behaviour we can start to develop a healthier and more prosperous 2021. 

LeeMC2022