The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Strong Social Connections Can Improve Physical And Mental Health Amongst Peers

The study used data from more than 13,000 people in 122 countries & strong social connections can improve physical & mental health

Zenger · Jan 17, 2023

Parents in the US had alarmingly high rates of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic – and that has a direct effect on kids

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on the mental health of kids and parents alike.

The Conversation · Jan 17, 2023

Living with Children: More sleep a potential solution for separation issues

Regular readers of this column are no doubt familiar with my imaginary friend, The Doctor. I often call upon him to solve behavior problems of various sorts concerning young children. Well, The Doctor has done it again! This time with what many mental health professionals would call separation anxiety.

Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023

Antidepressant warning for people wanting to come off medication

A gradual reduction of the medicine would cut the severity of withdrawal symptoms

Wales Online · Jan 17, 2023

People cutting back on seeing friends and hobbies due to money fears – research

Money worries are stopping people from engaging in some of the activities known to help protect mental health, a survey suggests.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Don’t go ‘cold turkey’ when coming off antidepressants, experts warn

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said a staggered reduction could cut the likelihood and severity of withdrawal symptoms.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Deep meditation can ‘improve gut bacteria’ – study

This in turn could offer benefits for physical and mental health, researchers said.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

Michigan mom, 2 young kids, died of hypothermia in a field, sheriff says

PONTIAC, Mich. — A 35-year-old mother and two of her children found dead in a field in Pontiac on Sunday afternoon died of hypothermia, a tragedy that underscores the country's mental health crisis, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said Monday.

Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023

North Belfast mental health group looking to the future with new premises in former library

"It’s been a long time coming and we are fortunately able to secure this space for the next few years"

Belfast Live · Jan 16, 2023

Man waits eight years for mental health therapy as services hit by demand

Myles Cook, suffers from severe depression which is worsened by his ‘horrific’ living situation

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023