The Latest Breaking News on Mental health

The drugs don’t work (and other mental health myths)

Our attitudes to mental health are changing but much of the stigma that surrounds conditions such as schizophrenia remains – along with some enduring and often damaging untruths

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2022

George Best's sister Barbara McNarry diagnosed with rare life-shortening illness

“His words left us reeling but as long as I have breath in my body, come hell or high water, I’m going to fight.”

Belfast Live · Aug 7, 2022

How two common viruses trigger the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease

Shingles infection may activate dormant neurological herpes viruses, causing inflammation and accumulation of Alzheimer's associated proteins in the brain.

The New Daily · Aug 6, 2022

Cooking, washing-up and gardening 'can cut the risk of Alzheimer's'

Exercise and meeting friends can also reduce your risk, says new research

Wales Online · Jul 27, 2022

Rugby union warned ‘radical action’ must be taken to counter brain disease

‘Delay is no longer an option,’ said Progressive Rugby, a pressure group which has claimed the reputation of the sport is being ‘damaged beyond repair’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2022

How does depression work? Analysis finds it's not caused by low serotonin

Around one in seven Australian adults take antidepressants daily, but a review finds no evidence they are treating an underlying cause of depression.

ABC News · Jul 22, 2022

Parkinson's symptoms in how you walk - including stiffness and slowness

The neurological condition currently affects around 145,000 people in the UK.

Daily Record · Jul 1, 2022

Parkinson's disease symptoms in the way you walk - freezing and not swinging arms

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition whereby the signals communicated between the brain and nervous system are disrupted, further affecting how a person walks

Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2022

Dementia checklist: Warning signs to look out for including acting aggressively

One in four people who suffer with dementia showed symptoms over two years before diagnosis, a new study claims. The Alzheimer’s Society has released a checklist to assess how likely you are to develop dementia.

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2022

Single brain scan could diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, study suggests

With no cure for Alzheimer’s, an early diagnosis allows patients to access help and support.

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2022