mental health

Swedish researchers have identified a group of nerve cells in the mouse brain that are involved in creating chronic stress and negative emotional states.

A new study from King's College London has found that patients who are prescribed antidepressants are significantly less likely to test for COVID-19.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified climate change as a serious hazard to social, mental and physical health.

New research shows that more than one in three adults have admitted to lacking confidence in a loved one being safe at a mental health hospital.

Professionals have reported a decline in their mental health due to workplace-related stress and feel let down by their employers, as found in research conducted by a recruitment firm, Robert Walters.

Findings from the University of Pennsylvania have suggested a cellular link between chronic psychological stress and inflammatory bowel disease.

A new study examines the effects of drugs that activate serotonin receptors on humans with cognitive deficiencies and mood disorders.

The CDC's report found that 13 per cent of teenage girls had attempted suicide one or more times in 2021, with 57 per cent of high school girls reporting experiencing "persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year".

A recent study from the Medical University of Vienna shows that obesity significantly increases the risks of developing mental disorders.

A group of researchers from the Rochester Institute of Technology are testing a new method of delivering therapy to people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, and aggressive behaviour.

According to a new study conducted by Uppsala University in Sweden, women who use combined contraceptive pills are at greater risk of developing depression.

An American-based study has evaluated the recent trends in anxiety disorder diagnosis and treatment among children, adolescents and young adults.

New research conducted by scientific experts explores how child development closely relates to biological age as well as chronological age.

Kevin Stewart has resigned from his role as transport minister of the Scottish government over concerns for his mental health.

Taking a break from social media can be very difficult, but it can also provide refreshing results and largely benefit mental health.

A study published by the Environmental Research Journal suggests the positive impact that green spaces in urban areas can have on mental health.

From September this year, MPS officers will only attend 999 mental health emergency calls where there is an immediate threat to life.

Friend, mentor, lover. Replika is a place where some of the most vulnerable people in society come to talk about their life with an AI companion.

Social media can already have a negative impact on body image, but the rise of cosmetic surgeries on the internet poses the risk of warping beauty perceptions.

A recent study led by Stanford Medicine has revealed that magnetically stimulating the flow of abnormal brain signals can be used to treat severe depression.

The hospitals with infrastructures containing deteriorated concrete are set to be refurbished and upgraded by the end of the decade.

The results of an American study have provided new evidence that heavy usage of cannabis can lead to mental illness and psychotic disorders.

British professional services organisations face the challenge of developing a growth strategy as 53 per cent lack a defined plan, according to a study by Deltek.

According to a recent study carried out by the Mental Health Foundation, single parents are more likely to feel anxious and pressured.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has explained that Labour's NHS mission is a health mission for Britain.

There is a need for sustainable funding and the impact of high immigration rates on the healthcare system.

Despite the World Health Organisation declaring the pandemic over, its effects are still felt today, with a death toll totalling over 226,000 in Britain alone.

WHO states that 970 million people worldwide are living with a mental health disorder, with further research finding nearly 50 per cent of CEOs are suffering from mental health issues.

As the global economic crisis intensifies, UK employees are acknowledging the significance of giving priority to the financial wellness of their employees.

Social media can be a fun and immersive experience, with half of the world's population having at least one social media account, but it can also be detrimental to the mind and causes anxiety and depression when used in excess.