Why schizophrenia may be ‘the most devastating of mental illnesses’
For Henry Cockburn, the onset of schizophrenia felt like pure common sense.It was February 2002, and the 20-year-old…
Mental health survey set up for West Yorkshire flood victims
People across West Yorkshire are being urged to complete a survey aimed at reducing the impact flooding has…
Album helps Devon mental health patients get creative
Patients of a Devon mental health unit have created an ambient music album as part of a therapy…
‘I used to be chronically stressed but cutting out one activity helped me relax’
Milly Evans was diagnosed as chronically stressed and had doctors sign her off sick from work because of…
What is a cortisol cocktail? The trend promising to reduce stress and boost energy
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The…
Yambio man ‘recovers’ from depression after over 20 years
The family of a 52-year-old man in the Western Equatoria State capital, Yambio, on Tuesday said he has…
Special focus: Surge in online gambling leaves trail of debt and despair
South Africa is facing an alarming rise in online gambling that is destroying lives and draining billions of…
How To Manage Back-to-School Anxiety For Students
The beginning of a new school year brings both excitement and anxiety. Rejuv Medical Therapist Liz Reihm joined me…
Mental health disorders reduce life expectancy by up to 20 years
Heart disease, not suicide or overdose, is the leading killer of people living with serious mental health conditions.…
WHO sounds alarm as mental health conditions soar past one billion worldwide
Disorders such as anxiety and depression are exacting a heavy toll on individuals, families and economies, yet most…
poll reveals teen views on stress, social media and school
They lost months of schooling to the Covid lockdowns, have been exposed to an explosion in online pornography…
Do weighted blankets work for anxiety? Here’s what the evidence shows
They have been promoted as a remedy for anxiety and sleeplessness, with celebrities and influencers swearing by their…