The Latest Breaking News on Mental health

Dementia breakthrough as scientists find blood pressure clue

Researchers used MRI scans of the brain to investigate the effect of high blood pressure on the brain

Wales Online · Mar 27, 2023

Queensland researchers to study brain activity of patients with epilepsy — hope to detect seizures with smart watches

Researchers will examine whether purpose-built smart watches can help patients assess seizure risk by detecting stress signals.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2023

Mindfulness better than CBT for treating depression, study finds

Authors say supported mindfulness-based cognitive therapy also cheaper than treatment NHS usually offers

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2023

Pushback grows over mental health impacts of social media

Social media companies are increasingly coming under fire for their role in fueling an epidemic of mental health crises among teens and children that have resulted in historically high rates of poor mental health, depression and suicidality.

Axios · Mar 27, 2023

The one thing parents should never say to children, according to a psychologist

It is a common mistake many parents make

Wales Online · Mar 27, 2023

Celebrity neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo admits making 'error' in surgery on woman's brain tumour

Celebrity neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has made a series of admissions in a complaints hearing, saying he took "full responsibility" for "going too far" in a brain surgery that left a woman in a vegetative state.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2023

Bodies of people with mental illness ‘biologically older than their actual age’

The findings may go some way to explaining why people with mental health problems tend to have shorter lifespans, the researchers say.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023

Clinical tests to begin on drugs for familial Alzheimer's disease

A team of researchers from Niigata University and the University of Tokyo will begin clinical tests this year of medicines to treat people with familial Alzheimer's disease.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 26, 2023

Charlie Teo says 'the truth' will clear his name

Prominent brain surgeon Charlie Teo says he does not dispute the fact he erred by going "too far" during surgery that left a woman permanently damaged.

AAP · Mar 26, 2023

'Doctors said I had acid reflux - then I was given a devastating diagnosis'

When HGV driver Ricky Evans began experiencing the symptoms eight months ago, he headed to his GP - who told him he had acid reflux and sent him away with omeprazole

Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2023