Scientist have found that we are constantly making new brain cells throughout our life are hoping that this information will help treat Alzheimer’s. Read more here
Dr Nuwan Dissanayaka shines a light on the voices not heard in the mental health debate Read more here
The charity Care UK has found that almost 500,000 people have quit their jobs because the pressures of looking after their relatives are affecting their mental health. This has caused many to call for more flexible work hours. Read more here
The NHS is planning on training up more link workers to help patients find the appropriate activities to improve their health and well being. Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, Chairwoman of the Royal College of General Practitioners, welcomes this move as it will create a more effective treatment for patients physical and mental health. Read more here
There are concerns that toddlers spending too much time on phones, tablets and other screen based devices are damaging their language and social development. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, however, says there is not enough evidence at this this time to state categorically whether there is a causal link. Read more here
Following a successful run on the film festival circuit, ‘Antelope’ a mental health themed short film by Southampton based writer/director and Healthwatch Southampton Digital Engagement Worker Ben Grace has been publicly released online. We are calling on mental health charities and organisations to share this important film. The award-winning ‘Antelope’ was based on writer/director Ben […]
The NHS are offering a mental health checkup for new fathers. This initiative has been considered by high members of the NHS as the next logical step to support new parents. Read more here
Do we do enough to talk about men’s mental health and help people to feel safe expressing their emotions? There is no doubt that more can be done and Zoielogic Dance Company is doing just that. On Thursday 18 October 2018, this forwarding thinking organisation put on the most amazing series of performances and activities […]
A landmark global study that looks to understand and reduce the stigma that surrounds mental ill health has received a £2 million grant award from the MRC. The Indigo Partnership is one of the largest studies of its kind and will develop and test new methods to reduce stigma in China, Ethiopia, India and Tunisia. More […]
If we want children to have the best start in life we need to think differently about how we approach health and wellbeing for children and young people. In North West London, GP child health hubs are bringing together primary care, mental health acute and community services to look at all aspects of a child’s […]
