The Revolution of Women’s Health in the Last Decade: Power, Progress, and Promise: Imagine hopping into a time machine and dropping by to chat with our younger selves from 10 years ago about women’s health. I bet our jaws would drop! We’ve seriously grown and evolved. Remember when women’s health topics were those behind-the-hand whispers? […]
A new range of creative educational resources is aiming to help people who suffer from low mood during the winter months to bring some light into their lives. Researchers from the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh led the development of the resources, which draw on the experiences of people living with Seasonal Affective Disorder, or […]
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The issue of mental health has never been more important. 3 in 5 people in the UK suffer from some form of anxiety, but almost half of those people keep it a secret as they worry about being judged by others. And around 1 in 6 of the British population also suffers from moderate to […]
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Eating disorders have long been associated with women, but the reality is more complex. The stark statistics reveal a significant gap, with eating disorders being more commonly diagnosed in women than in men. The ratio of eating disorder diagnoses between men and women in the UK is approximately 1:10, with women bearing the brunt of […]
Innovative research by University of Gloucestershire exploring whether the sounds of nature can have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in care homes, has won funding of more than £336,000. Building on previous studies, a multi-disciplinary team of researchers in social science, sound art and Cultural Studies will develop and […]
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Experts from Northumbria University have joined forces with professionals from the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) for a research project that aims to inform new guidance for ambulance trusts supporting people who call frequently. Frequent callers can have a combination of complex mental and physical health issues, and may also be experiencing social issues such […]
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An innovation which has saved thousands of hours for mental healthcare clinicians by reducing time spent on data entry tasks, giving them additional time to treat and care for patients, has been shortlisted for the annual Health Tech Awards. The new technology enables medical professionals to enter patient information across multiple different systems simultaneously based […]
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Anxiety UK claim that 1 in 6 young people experience anxiety. This stress is often heightened during back to school season. As a parent, you want to ensure that you are well-equipped to support your child and reduce feelings of stress as much as possible. However, it is also reasonable and healthy for anyone to […]
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Releasing Trauma on Tap – Imagine Your Way to Wellness: Trauma is a deeply distressing experience that can severely impact an individual’s mental, emotional and physical well-being. It occurs when someone witnesses or undergoes a significantly frightening incident that shatters their sense of security. The immediate effects of trauma vary from person to person. They […]
The study, which is one of the largest of its kind to date, analysed anonymised data, and was conducted by ieso Digital Health Ltd in partnership with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust and York Health Economics Consortium (part of the University of York). According to the study, shortening treatment and waiting times for mental health conditions […]
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