The Latest Breaking News on Mental health

Experts warned that people can see heir condition ‘decline’ without the right support.

The education of autistic children and young people in western societies has been heavily influenced by a medicalised understanding of autism. This means considering autism as a disorder, with a focus on correcting autistic people’s perceived lacks, rather than building on their strengths.

A shingles vaccine could cut 20 per cent of dementia cases, health data of Welsh adults revealed

A recent study suggests that shingles vaccine, which protects against the painful viral rash, may also reduce the risk of dementia in older adults.

Older adults in Wales who had the jab were 20% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia that those not vaccinated

Drug given to around 8 million Britons could help cut the risk of dementia, researchers in South Korea find

Research highlights link between low LDL cholesterol and reduced dementia risk, with statins offering additional protection

Procedure for patients with thinking and memory problems could help medics decide which drugs are most suitable

A recent study suggests that a daily prebiotic supplement could sharpen memory and boost cognitive performance in adults over 60.