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Toddler loses limb, parents blame Chennai’s RGGGH for neglect

Parents of one-and-a-half year old pre-term boy blame Chennai GH for not taking care of the child properly and as a result his limb had to be amputated. The doctors, however, say the surgery was an emergency appropriate intervention.

The Hindu

The Chase's Paul Sinha can no longer drive or dance due to Parkinson's disease

"It’s not what I wanted for myself, but life throws you a few curveballs and you’ve got to do what’s best for you"

Liverpool Echo

The Chase's Paul Sinha left unable to drive due to Parkinson's disease

ITV's The Chase quizzer Paul Sinha was diagnosed with the degenerative neurological disorder in May 2019 and has been open about his daily experiences with Parkinson's disease

Daily Mirror

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When the ants start crawling, yes, I take my antipsychotics – but human touch is also a powerful balm

What’s often overlooked in the treatment of mental illness is the neglect of your body, and its need to be cared for and soothed

The Guardian - AU

NHS England sets up team to plan rollout of promising new drugs

The team will plan how to roll out promising medicines even as they wait to be approved by regulators.

The Independent UK

New dementia discovery as scientists link key first sign in dogs to humans - how to spot it

A new study done by a veterinary group has found a correlation between slow walking and dementia in dogs - which they think could happen in humans as a possible sign of the disease

Daily Mirror

Number of autistic people in England could be twice official figure, new study shows

Between 250,000 and 600,000 autistic people over the age of 50 may be undiagnosed

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Companies sense opportunity in psychedelic legalisation

Millions of Australians live with mental ill health and companies are gearing up to take advantage of new psychedelics-as-medicine rules.

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Australia is the first nation to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelics

Australia is now the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances to patients with depression or post-traumatic stress disorder

The Independent UK

Dementia warning as expert explains link with common mental health disorder as cases rise

Depression is on the rise in the US with diagnosed numbers leaping to 29 per cent of all adults - but this common mental disorder has a clear connection to dementia, an expert has warned

Daily Mirror

Australia becomes first country in world to prescribe ecstasy and magic mushrooms

Up to two million people could qualify for the new drugs

Wales Online

Australia legalises psychedelics for medical use

Psychedelics can now be legally used as medicine in Australia in a world-first approval that is aimed at treating acute mental health conditions.

Bangkok Post

Group-based Performing Arts Therapies Show Promise In Reducing Anxiety And Depression

Study finds dance, art, and music therapies significantly improve symptoms, but more research is needed

Zenger

Zimbabwean UU graduate will 'always be a Derry girl' ahead of Oxford move

Melville Nyatondo, who studied at Magee campus, hopes to make personalised medicine 'accessible and applicable' in Africa

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The Guardian - AU

Australian psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and psilocybin: who can access them and how do they work?

The psychedelic drugs are used to treat PTSD and treatment-resistant depression

The Conversation

'Dehumanising policies' leave autistic people struggling to access health, education and housing – new review

Around 3% of people are estimated to be autistic and it is a lifelong disability. Most autistic people experience the sensory world differently, such as places being too loud or too bright. We also typically communicate in a more direct way than is usual.

Dynamite News

Do you know Brain connectivity, memory improves in older adults after walking? Study finds

Walking enhances connections within and between three different brain networks, including one linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health, adding to the growing body of research showing that exercise is beneficial for brain health. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Passive scrolling on social media leads to anxiety and depression – new study

This compared to more active users of social media, researchers found.

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Daily Record

The Scottish Government must act to overhaul mental health services

In an article for the Record, Elliot Grant-Conlin writes about his mental health and calls on the Scottish Government to address the 'two tier' system in services

The Independent UK

Higher levels of lean muscle might protect against Alzheimer’s disease – study

Further research is needed to investigate the clinical and public health implications of the findings.

Salon

Extra benefits of intermittent fasting

"Intermittent fasting has been shown to have various health benefits [including] the promotion of brain health"

Dublin Live

Only those with a high IQ can spot the odd woman out within five seconds

Can you spot the odd woman out in less than five seconds? If you do you might have a high IQ

The Independent UK

NHS staff taking time off due to poor mental health continues, new data shows

Figures showed days off due to anxiety, stress, depression and other psychiatric illnesses made up almost a quarter of absences in February.

The Guardian - UK

‘I wanted to play but my hand wouldn’t move’: making an album with Parkinson’s

When musician Samuel Smith received a life-changing diagnosis he decided to make the record he’d always dreamed of – and many of his Nashville heroes agreed to play on it

Daily Mirror

Parkinson's disease symptoms: Subtle change to your skin you should never ignore

Changes can include increased oily skin or flaking to the face and scalp, while excessive sweating could also be a sign of Parkinson's - although more likely while already on medication

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