The hairiest of month’s is nearly upon us, which means it’s very nearly time to shave – for everyone planning to Grow a Mo for Movember must start their journey clean-shaven. For you cannot grow unless you shave! This year we’re going big and putting on a shave down like now other, powered by our […]
Who are the celebs helping us get through 2020? Marcus Rashford, Sir David Attenborough, Joe Wicks and Martin Lewis are among a list of celebrities who have helped get us through the year according to research released by Aldi, based on a nationally representative sample of 2,000 Britons was conducted online via insights agency Perspectus […]
Personal and financial costs of ADHD in Australia revealed: Researchers have revealed the key factors that can improve outcomes in children with ADHD, a disorder that costs Australia AUD$18 billion a year in social and economic losses. Research, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in Pediatrics, highlighted the importance of identifying academic, behavioural and […]
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As clocks went back this weekend, a Priory expert explains ‘SAD’ syndrome, why more people might experience it this year and why snow (if it comes) can actually help: • About 10-20% of people in the UK experience mildly debilitating symptoms of SAD or “winter blues”; older adults may experience it for the first time […]
Depression and insomnia – advice, information and treatment from The Priory: Depression and insomnia are often interlinked but the connection between them can be complex. It is far from a simple cause-and-effect relationship: Depression can result in a person experiencing insomnia, as sleep problems are a common symptom of the mental health condition Insomnia can […]
Mental health problems such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety and depression are common among healthcare staff during and immediately after pandemics – according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Researchers investigated how treating patients in past pandemics such as SARS and MERS affected the mental health of front-line staff. They found that […]
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Severe morning sickness increases the risk of depression both during and after pregnancy, new research has found. Severe morning sickness, known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), is a debilitating condition that affects around 1-2 per cent of pregnant women in the UK. Far more serious than ‘normal’ morning sickness, it is one of the most common […]
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One in 12 partners experience post-traumatic stress after miscarriage, suggests a new study. The research, led by Imperial College London, surveyed over 100 couples who had experienced early stage pregnancy loss (miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy before 12 weeks). The study, the first ever to investigate post-traumatic stress (PTS) in partners following miscarriage, follows previous research from […]
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Connections App Bumble: We are celebrating what Black love means in Britain today with 31 stories over 31 days. Over Black History Month we will be featuring British artists, actors, athletes, entrepreneurs and activists, who will be sharing their unscripted reflections on what love means to them. Our aim is to better represent the […]
New Study Links Arthritic Pain to High Levels of Depression and Anxiety: Could Rose-hip be the Answer? World Mental Health Day is (Saturday 10th October 2020), is just around the corner, an event committed to raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilising support efforts. The importance of mental health is increasingly in the spotlight, however often overlooked is the […]