Music therapy could help epilepsy patients manage their seizures
14 Aug 2015 A recent study has highlighted the fact that music can be used to help with controlling seizures among epilepsy patients. |
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Fish oil could be the key to preventing schizophrenia development among teenagers
12 Aug 2015 According to a recent study, fish oil could be a way to stop schizophrenia developing among people that start to show the first signs of the condition. |
New guidelines on mental health disclosure for background job checks
10 Aug 2015 Employers need not always be told that a job applicant has been detained under the Mental Health Act, according to new government guidance aimed at combating the stigma around mental illness. |
Premier Inn provides employment training scheme for people with learning disabilities
5 Aug 2015 A joint project between Derwen College in Shropshire and Premier Inn has seen students with learning disabilities gaining valuable experience in the hotel industry. |
‘Brain training’ game helps people with schizophrenia
3 Aug 2015 A computer game based on scientific theory regarding ‘training’ the brain to increase episodic memory, which was primarily designed by neuroscientists, has helped schizophrenia patients to recover their ability to carry out everyday tasks. |
Twitter takes down flashing ads after they were criticised by epilepsy charity.
15 Jul 2015 Twitter has come under fire after posting two video ads that featured bright flashing colours, which could have put epilepsy sufferers at risk of a seizure. |