Mental Health

144 South Africans with mental disability died in the Life Esidimeni tragedy

  A South African high court ruling marks an important milestone in holding public officials to account for their decisions.…

8 months ago

How stress might be the root of problems like pain, ulcers and a broken heart

The English actor Kate Beckinsale recently lost her stepfather. She experienced such intense grief at the loss that it “burned…

8 months ago

Debunking 5 myths about antidepressants

During my work as a clinical psychologist and neurobiologist, I have spoken with many individuals who are considering taking antidepressant…

9 months ago

Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk

Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping…

9 months ago

What a ‘right to disconnect’ from work could look like in the UK

The UK’s new government has promised to take action to “promote a positive work-life balance for all workers”, and to…

9 months ago

Beach cleans aren’t just good for the sea – they can boost your mental health and encourage better behaviour

I love exploring the shoreline. I wander along my local Devon beach at least once a week, and my curiosity…

9 months ago

Want to spur your child’s intellectual development? Use audiobooks instead of videos

It’s not uncommon today to see children glued to their screens. In fact, 80% of parents with children 11 or…

9 months ago

Surviving breast cancer: Nigerian women share their stories

“I believe I will still beat it again.” These are the words of a Nigerian woman, Didi, who feared a…

9 months ago

Mental health targets aren’t enough – unless NZ backs them up with more detail and funding

On the face of it, the government’s recently announced targets for improving mental health care are laudable. But without more…

9 months ago

Mental health services that consult with Elders can deliver better care to Aboriginal people

Aboriginal Elders in Perth are working with mainstream mental health service leaders to improve mental health services for their community.…

9 months ago