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…
I started strength training in my 60s
Social media algorithms have a field day when work and personal interests converge. At least, that’s my rationale…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
Hollywood actor Lucy Liu hopes new film Rosemead will prompt conversations about mental health
The Charlie’s Angels star was honoured for her latest role with The Realta Award (Irish for ‘star’) by…
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…
Anthony Hopkins criticised by ADHD charity as he labels condition ‘nonsense’
15:11, 02 Nov 2025Updated 15:50, 02 Nov 2025 Sir Anthony Hopkins has said he doesn’t believe in neurodiversity(Image:…
Leaving the closet of schizophrenia brings light to life
The invisible friends Cat Price talked about in childhood were chalked up to an active imagination, and her…