An alarming report has revealed that more than a quarter of children in UK who were referred to mental health services in England last year received no health support.
Tag: Mental Health
Nearly 15% medical students in UK considered suicide during their studies: Study
A startling new survey has revealed the state of mental health of medical students in the UK with just under 15 per cent having considered committing a suicide during their studies. The…
Study: Fish oil supplements doesn’t stop age-related mental decline
Researchers have suggested through studies that fish oil supplements, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, are capable of protecting the brain against age-related decline, but a new study says it might…
Religion and spirituality linked with cancer patients’ mental, social, and physical well-being
In a first ever comprehensive analysis of impact of religion and spirituality on a caner patient’s health, researchers have found that there is a strong association between patients’ religious and spiritual beliefs…
Alzheimer’s may be predicted 18 years in advance through memory, thinking tests
Alzheimer’s can possibly be predicted based on errors on memory and thinking tests up to 18 years before the disease can be diagnosed, a new research has suggested. According to Kumar B….
Cat owners may be at risk of suffering from schizophrenia, researchers say
Researchers have established a possible link between schizophrenia and cat ownership and this is because of the possible transmission of Toxoplasma gondii, a single-cell parasite many cats carry. Researchers at Stanley Medical…
Help, care and support during a mental health crisis vary greatly across UK
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its Right Here, Right Now report detailing help, care and support during a mental health crisis. In the report the CQC found that quality of…
Microorganisms in gut said to play key role in social anxiety; food could help
Researchers have suggested that when it comes to social anxiety and mental health issues, it is not just the mind that plays a role, it is the gut as well. Suggesting that…
Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Here’s what you need to know!
Since the year 2000, the Mental Health Foundation observes May 11-17 as the Mental Health Awareness Week in a bid to raise awareness about mental health and well-being issues and how anxiety,…