The Latest Breaking News from Mental Health

Tragic DJ Avicii took his own life while on holiday in Oman after years of battling alcohol abuse and mental health issues

We all love a boxset binge, but could hours of TV time be harming our health? Imy Brighty-Potts asks experts what they think.

Effects were visible even six months after study ended, scientists say

Participants in the Vocal Locals initiative, the latest project from psychologist Dr Kate Gunn, say the program should be trialled in other rural areas.

The Perm has raised more than $13,000 which will help with the trial of a suicide prevention app

Help For Heroes said there was ‘plenty of anecdotal evidence’ that salon staff often provided ‘informal therapy’ sessions for veterans.

PharmaTher Holdings (OTCQB: PHRRF), the biopharma company developing novel uses and delivery forms of ketamine for mental health treatments, has completed an IND-enabling pharmacokinetic and tolerability study of its ketamine patch, KETARX, in minipigs. 

Mental health and suicide prevention have become critical topics of public discussion in the last few decades. Awareness of mental illness has been advanced by public campaigns and personal stories.

The former glamour model swerved jail at her sentencing in December, but was handed a two-year driving ban, after pleading guilty to drink-driving, without insurance and whilst disqualified.

A new Australian study has highlighted a revolving door for prisoners who seek help for mental health or substance use issues after being released.

Two thirds (66%) of therapists say cost-of-living concerns are causing a decline in people’s mental health, a BACP survey of members found.