NHS staff take over 626,000 sick days for mental health in one month
The latest sick day figures indicate an approximately 56% increase since 2019, when the NHS started categorising sick…
“The sure way of getting nothing for something”. Sports podcasters and sports betting
Sports podcasters who “ought to know better” are enthusiastically promoting online gambling (with all its consequences). Andrew Gardiner…
Panicked gambling advocate smashes the ‘Corbyn’ button
On Sunday 2 November, gambling campaigner Matt Zarb-Cousin faced off against gambling advocate Abbie MacGregor. Zarb-Cousin was there…
Dear Abby: Friend says I should ‘get over’ trauma of local creep’s attack. I can’t
DEAR ABBY: I have a group of wonderful women friends I have known for decades. We get together…
Lifestyle interventions must become a core part of mental health care
Australians living with severe mental illness continue to die around 15 years earlier than the general population. The…
The psychology of a troll may start with a specific type of envy
A new study reveals a psychological pathway that connects narcissistic personality traits with the tendency to engage in…
Does going to an art gallery make you less stressed? | Art and design
“The research clearly shows the stress-reducing properties of viewing original art,” says Dr Tony Wood of King’s College…
GMA demands increased investment in mental health care
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is urging the government to commit more resources to strengthening mental health care…
‘Depression meant weak faith’: UAE residents challenge mental health stigma
For many UAE residents, mental health is no longer a taboo topic — even in a society where…
‘You don’t have to carry it alone’: Colorado Springs woman turns struggle with schizophrenia into advocacy
The invisible friends Cat Price talked about in childhood were chalked up to an active imagination, and her…
Kids using smartphones before 13? Study warns of alarming long-term mental health issues
Kids left at home with a nanny while parents are out hustling at their jobs? Give them a…
Don’t Ignore the Winter Blues, It Could Be Seasonal Depression
Summary: As daylight fades, many experience fatigue or low mood—but for millions, these symptoms signal seasonal affective disorder…