A global review which combined results from published studies of more than seven million fathers, including Australians and their children, has confirmed there is a significant link between a father’s depression and an increased risk of mental health issues in their children. The Curtin University-led review looked at 16 international studies undertaken between 2002 and […]
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Priory consultant Dr Humphrey Needham-Bennett’s autobiography about life in forensic psychiatry has been chosen by BBC Radio 4 as its Book of the Week. Written under the pen name Dr Ben Cave, ‘What We Fear Most’ pre-dates his time at Priory, and is an account of a 25-year career in prisons and secure hospitals, treating […]
The Royal College of Midwives is warning that vital perinatal mental health support is on the precipice, as it launches a new ‘roadmap’ to ensure women receive the support they need and to improve perinatal mental health care in the UK. ‘Strengthening perinatal mental health’ makes for sobering reading. One in five women will experience […]
Life presents us all with challenges. Most of us at some point will be struck by major traumas such as the sudden death of a loved one, a debilitating disease, or a natural disaster. What differentiates us is how we respond. In a new edition of their bestselling book, Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest […]
Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75 years of age: A global study co-led by researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School has found one in two people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Professor John McGrath from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute, Professor Ronald Kessler […]
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Researchers identify plasma biomarkers of mental health risk in adolescents: Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have identified plasma protein-based biomarkers capable of identifying adolescents at risk of developing mental health issues. The results were published in Nature Mental Health. An estimated 10–20% of adolescents struggle with mental health conditions, with the majority remaining […]
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7 effective ways to make your home healthy: Everyone wants to lead a healthy life, and they’ll usually focus on exercising and a proper diet when doing it. Both of these can be great for your body and brain, but they mightn’t be the only things you’ll need to look after. You’ll also have to […]
Signs that you may have adult ADHD: ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a mental health disorder that has become an increasingly common diagnosis in the past few decades, being much more readily identified in children, thanks to recent advances in mental health diagnostics. However, while many diagnoses come as a result of adults seeking an […]
Coventry University expert helps inform political thinking on LGBT+ mental health. A Coventry University expert has called for better training of psychologists in LGBT+ mental health as he joined an event designed to inform the Labour Party’s approach to the issue. Dr Adam Jowett, Associate Head of School at Coventry University’s School of Psychological, Social […]
Awards for mental health campaigners: Outstanding individuals commended for improving the lives of people with mental illness. Mental health campaigners Bryony Gordon and Dr Alex George are among the recipients of the Royal College of Psychiatrists‘ President’s medal for improving the lives of people with mental illness. In his final week as College President, Dr […]