The Latest Breaking News on Mental health

Family of man with brain injury plan appeal after judge rules treatment can end

Mr Justice MacDonald said evidence shows Andy Casey, 20, who was injured in a fight in July, has died.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Smoking Can Double Your Risk Of Mental Illness: Study

“The numbers speak for themselves. Smoking does cause mental illness. 

Zenger · Sep 12, 2023

The money is helping families now – Penny Watson praises new dementia fund

The Brain Health Fund, set up by the PFA and the Premier League, has made £1million available to support affected ex-players.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Vapes ‘best way to quit smoking’ but linked to stress in young people – research

But it comes as separate research linked vaping to chronic stress in older teenagers and young adults.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Are you depressed or experiencing sadness? Here is how to differentiate

All of us experience sadness and also many of us go through depression. While sadness is experienced by everyone, depression is common too. However, the former is more of an emotion while the latter is a mental health condition. It is important to be able to differentiate between the two…

The Times of India · Sep 11, 2023

Scientists reveal everyday pleasures that elevate brain performance

A group of researchers looked at a new NYU Tandon School of Engineering study involving MindWatch a brain-monitoring technology - here’s what they found

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Healthy lifestyle ‘key for preventing depression – regardless of genetic risk’

Data shows that a good night’s sleep – between seven and nine hours a night – reduces the risk of depression by 22%

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2023

Hobbies linked to lower depression levels among older people, study suggests

The study found the benefits of having a hobby were relatively universal, with only small differences between countries.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

The big idea: are memories fact or fiction?

Truth and illusion are woven together as we tell ourselves into being

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023

Dear Abby: Duping me with lies is granddaughter’s idea of a funny joke

Grandma is unamused when the 14-year-old tells her an important revelation — about a family plan or an illness — to see if she’ll buy it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 11, 2023