There is a mental health crisis in England, with rates of depression doubling since the COVID pandemic began. Strategies of “speaking up”, mindfulness sessions at work, and national “happiness” campaigns have been touted as an effective approach to tackling mental…
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Mental imagery technique can aid ultra-marathon completion
A motivational intervention known as functional imagery training (FIT) can help self-professed non-runners to complete an ultra-marathon (50km plus), according to new research. The study, led by the University of Plymouth, started by examining the motivation of 31 non-runners who…
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More mental health services not linked to fewer firearm suicides
A new study comparing adolescent suicide rates with the availability of mental health services has found that more resources may contribute to fewer suicides, but don’t appear to have any role in reducing suicides involving firearms. The findings support efforts…
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Mental health issues double patients' risk of death from COVID-19
Mental health issues including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia DOUBLE patients’ risk of death from COVID-19, study finds Patients with mental health disorders are at a high risk of dying from COVID-19, a new study finds Researchers from Marseille, France, compiled…
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Study: Prevalence of mental illness during the pandemic among those aged 50-80
The COVID-19 pandemic and the situations of stress and sadness associated with it have not significantly increased the prevalence of depression and anxiety among participants in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brazil) who live in the city of…
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“How my daily pre-breakfast walk improved my mental, physical and emotional health”
Think that there’s nothing much to gain from a simple morning walk? Think again. Writer Jess Dixon went on an early morning walk every day for a month and the mental results were remarkable, she writes. Fitness has never been…
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EMS workers three times more likely to experience mental health issues
Emergency medical service (EMS) workers face triple the risk for significant mental health problems such as depression and posttraumatic stress disorder compared to the general population, according to a recently published study by researchers from Syracuse University. The study also…
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Historical data offers a glimpse into the mental health of adolescents during COVID-19
A team of researchers has sought to mitigate the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on adolescents by harnessing previous research on youth physical and mental health. Their review also drew on the psychological stressors of the 2011 Great East Japan…
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COVID-19 pandemic severely impacts mental health of young people
The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the mental health of young people, with increased levels of clinical depression being identified, a new study published in the journal Psychiatry Research reports. A decrease in alcohol consumption was also identified amongst young people…
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National poll: Pandemic has negatively impacted teens’ mental health
For teens, pandemic restrictions may have meant months of virtual school, less time with friends and canceling activities like sports, band concerts and prom. And for young people who rely heavily on social connections for emotional support, these adjustments may…
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