Controversial Mental Health Act changes scrapped
16 Oct 2020 Controversial proposals that would have “severely” affected the rights of people with mental health problems have been scrapped, it has been revealed. |
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Major autism study supports ‘social motivation theory’
12 Oct 2020 Encouraging young children with autism to communicate with others could strengthen communication and social bonding skills in later life, a major study has revealed. |
Happiness and wellbeing directly correlated with authenticity on social media, study reveals
9 Oct 2020 There is plenty to be said about the impact of social media on mental health, but one study believes that authenticity is the key to strong mental resilience. |
Yoga and meditation provide similar mental health benefits to antidepressants
6 Oct 2020 Yoga and meditation could be used in the treatment of people with mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression, a major study has revealed. |
NHS warned to prepare for Covid-19 mental health crisis
2 Oct 2020 Up to 10 million people across England could require mental health support as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a major study has revealed. |
People with pets have “greater psychological resilience”, study reveals
28 Sep 2020 People who share a home with a pet experience less psychological stress and are less likely to report mental health symptoms than those without a pet, a major study has revealed. |
Diagnosis rates of depression and anxiety fall during Covid-19 lockdown
25 Sep 2020 The diagnosis rates of common mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, have halved during the coronavirus lockdown, a major study has revealed. |
Pioneering study links mental health difficulties to family wealth
21 Sep 2020 Young people from poor backgrounds are more likely to report mental health problems than wealthier peers, a major study has revealed. |
New mental health campaign aims to support young people throughout pandemic
18 Sep 2020 A new Public Health England (PHE) mental health campaign will aim to bolster the wellbeing of children and young people throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been announced. |
Depression rates double among UK adults, pandemic study reveals
14 Sep 2020 Depression rates among UK adults have “doubled” throughout the coronavirus pandemic, a major study has revealed. |