Don’t start 2022 thinking ‘New Year, new me’
The start of a new year is often viewed as a time of change, we may attempt to 'begin again' with the mantra of 'New Year, new me'. However, as…
Pandemic rise in online gambling is putting more people at risk, warns experts
Experts from the Royal College of Psychiatrists have warned that a shape rise in the number of over-65-year-olds gambling online has the potential to put more people at risk of…
Blood test indicating the biomarker of depression is one step closer
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have developed a new blood test that has demonstrated potential in identifying depression and the effectiveness of treatment.
Weighing up the effectiveness and role of antidepressants in treatment
A study published in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin has explored the efficacy, effectiveness and possible harmful side effects of SSRI antidepressants and makes suggestions that, along with the Royal College…
‘Dark genome’ could provide clues for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Researchers at the University of Cambridge investigating the mysterious 'dark genome' have identified proteins that may prove useful in the identification and treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar.
Why the growing number of homeless women is a huge mental health concern
Shelter reports on the growing crisis of homelessness among the female population. These recent findings as well as over a years worth of research into how the pandemic has uniquely…
Childhood anxiety is linked to the development of adulthood psychosis, study finds
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have concluded a study that has found that persistent childhood anxiety is potentially an indicator of later development of psychotic disorders.
Looking after your mental health this Christmas
Christmas doesn't mean a happy, festive time is guaranteed for everyone. In fact, the Christmas period frequently sees the most people accessing acute mental health care. This paired with the…
What if treating trauma in the body could in turn treat the mind?
Ideas around how we might treat trauma are almost as complex and varied as the presentations of trauma itself. From EMDR, somatic psychotherapy, to trauma informed yoga, slowly we are…
‘Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to increases in transgender youth wellbeing’
Research from The Trevor Project has found that access to puberty-blocking medication is vital for supporting the mental health of transgender and nonbinary young people.