Digital peer support: cure-all or dystopia?
When I started my PhD study, before the Covid pandemic, I’d get asked why I was...
Does harsh parenting increase the risk of self-harm and suicide in young people?
Parents’ treatment of their children, as well as family dynamics more broadly, are related to the...
Physical health side effects of psychotropic medication
Today I am bringing you a slightly different kind of blog. As a jobbing Psychiatrist I...
Alarm bells ringing: how do people with ADHD process sensory information?
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most widely diagnosed neurodevelopmental condition, affecting as many as 5%...
reframing trauma as a public health issue
Trauma encompasses events or experiences that overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope, often involving perceived or...
What Small Daily Habits Improve Mental Health?
The researchers acknowledged limitations. Without a randomised control group, they can’t rule out other explanations for...
Why Some Breakups Feel Like Trauma
The researchers also found that “greater hippocampal and amygdala activation was associated with being the person...
person-centred digital care for mental health-related sick leave
Common mental disorders (CMDs), including depression, anxiety, and stress-related conditions, are major contributors to global disability...
Can a Sunny Day Really Boost Your Happiness?
The study also identified group differences. People who worked outdoors, such as farmers or construction workers,...
Medical diagnosis increases the risk of depression: but who’s most vulnerable?
Major Depressive Disorder is the third largest contributor to life-years lost due to ill health, disability,...
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