Mental Health

Psychedelics could make mental health worse in individuals with a personality disorder

The interest in psychedelics is growing each in scientific circles and amongst the general public. These are powerful substances able…

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Friday essay: my father was always told his mother was dead, but a birthday card revealed she was living in a mental institution

  As a child, I found a small, brown suitcase in my wardrobe. It had two silver latches and a…

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Young persons are getting unhappier – a scarcity of childhood freedom and independence could also be partly to blame

Experts often highlight social media and harsh economic times as key the explanation why young persons are getting unhappier. And…

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What are young Australians most nervous about? Finding inexpensive housing, they told us

Many of us were anxious and fearful through the COVID pandemic, but we’ve probably began to feel lots higher since…

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Germany decriminalised cannabis: why the UK should consider doing the same

The German government has approved latest laws which decriminalises cannabis. This policy allows over-18s to own a maximum of 25…

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Lost for words? Research shows art therapy brings advantages for mental health

Creating art for healing purposes dates back tens of hundreds of yearsto the practices of First Nations people around the…

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How electroconvulsive therapy heals the brain − recent insights into ECT, a stigmatized yet highly effective treatment for depression

When most individuals hear about electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, it typically conjures terrifying images of cruel, outdated and pseudo-medical procedures.…

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Rich people, bribes and depression – study finds link between corruption and mental health amongst Ghanaian students

Corruption is available in many forms in Ghana. Bribery, misappropriation of funds, extortion and administrative theft remain pervasive and affect…

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Why losing a parent if you’re a young adult is so hard

Losing a parent is never easy. Although the grief of parentally bereaved children and adolescents is widely recognised by charities…

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Entrepreneurs are facing a mental health crisis — here’s the right way to help them

Mental health is a pressing concern within the startup community. Entrepreneurs face numerous unique challenges, including securing funding and meeting…

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