TMS vs. Medication: Which is the Better Option for Depression Treatment? Depression is a complex and debilitating mental illness that can manifest in various forms, ranging from mild to severe. It is not just feeling sad or down; it can cause physical, emotional, and mental symptoms that affect an individual’s daily life. Depression can make […]
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Why Dungeons and Dragons is good for the workplace: A D&D-inspired mindset could help change how we think about our workplaces and working together as a team, By Dr Jesse Olsen, University of Melbourne. This article first appeared in Pursuit. A team of adventurers traverse a dungeon to defeat a mighty dragon and, through their […]
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Top tips on supporting your child during exams: As the exam season begins, Action for Children’s Parent Talk team issues top tips on supporting your child during exams Exam stress can feel overwhelming for many children and young people, and the worry and anticipation can often ripple throughout the whole household. Last year, over 5 […]
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Getting to the root of hair loss: Leading trichologist, Eva Proudman FIT IAT helps patients get to the root of hair loss and explains the role that stress can play in this upsetting condition. “Hair loss and thinning can be so hard to come to terms with, explains Eva. “The hair on our head can […]
Suicide prevention apps lack input from those with experience, according to new study: The vast majority of online suicide prevention tools have not been co-designed by those with experience of mental health concerns, which may mean users do not engage as effectively, according to a new study. Dr Dianne Wepa, Associate Professor in Mental Health […]
Women with satisfying relationships tend to have fewer chronic illnesses: University of Queensland research has found women who have quality relationships in their 40s and 50s are less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions in older age. Lead author Dr Xiaolin Xu, from the UQ School of Public Health, found that having unsatisfying social relationships […]
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University of Queensland researchers have found a range of commonly prescribed antidepressants can increase bacteria’s resistance to antibiotic medications. A study led by Professor Jianhua Guo from UQ’s Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology focused on prescription drugs used to treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and other psychological conditions. More than 42 million prescriptions […]
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Priory consultant: “The devastating consequences of ‘laughing gas’ on the patients I see” • Priory consultant warns of life-threatening consequences • Says parents need to be alerted to dangers • Treats over-18s but says he is aware of children as young as 14 using it A senior Priory addictions consultant has spoken out about the […]
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Breaking resolutions completely normal: Rebecca Wallersteiner looks at new international research which suggest that breaking New Year Resolutions is something to be celebrated as an expression of spontaneity. We are only a few days into the New Year and many of us have made New Year resolutions. If you’ve already broken them don’t feel a […]
World cup footie a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts: Huge rise in ‘day trading’ combined with the cost of living crisis and World Cup is a ‘perfect storm’ for gambling addicts, says Priory gambling expert “In the last few months I have talked to a person who gambled away their redundancy money, and another who […]
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