The Latest Breaking News on Mental health

Rishi Sunak is punishing the sick to cover up his own failures

Letters: Readers respond to the prime minister’s claim that the UK is suffering from a ‘sicknote culture’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

One in five Australians wrongly believe dementia is ‘normal part of the ageing process’, survey shows

Few Australians know dementia risk can be avoided despite prevalence of condition, first-of-its-kind survey shows

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2024

Boost for children struck down by 'horrific' disease

Advocates have hailed extra money for childhood dementia research but warn more funding is desperately needed to tackle the "heartbreaking" condition.

AAP · Apr 22, 2024

Make Brains Work Hard At Job: Study Says It Guards Against Memory Issues Later

The study revealed that actively engaging your brain in your profession can lower your risk of experiencing memory and cognitive issues as you age.

Medical Daily · Apr 18, 2024

65-year-old patient from France receives India’s first high cervical spinal cord stimulation for Parkinson Plus Syndrome

A 65-year-old patient from France, suffering from Parkinson’s plus syndrome, a neurodegenerative disorder with limited surgical options, has undergone a high cervical spinal cord stimulation in a private hospital in Bengaluru.

The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024

Dementia: experts urge doctors to reduce antipsychotic prescriptions

Use of powerful medications linked to elevated risk of serious adverse outcomes including heart failure

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

Mentally stimulating work plays key role in staving off dementia, study finds

People in routine and repetitive jobs found to have 31% greater risk of disease in later life, and 66% higher risk of mild cognitive problems

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

Jeremy Paxman’s take on Parkinson’s disease is far too bleak

Letters: Neil Brown and Katy Wright on life after being diagnosed with the condition

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

Stress During Adolescence May Up The Risk Of Postpartum Depression In Adulthood: Study

Based on the findings of a rat study, researchers suggest that early life stress could contribute to the worsening of postpartum depression from a pathophysiological standpoint.

Medical Daily · Apr 17, 2024

Rise and grind? Working late, volatile hours may lead to depression, illness by 50

Burnt out much? A study links working late, or variable shifts with health problems later in life. Maybe it's time to quit hustle culture for good.

WEKU · Apr 16, 2024