Mental Health
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Long working hours linked to female depression
Women who work more than 55 hours a week face increased risk of suffering from depression, researchers report today. Read more
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PTSD in young people ‘wake-up call’
One in 13 young people in the UK has suffered post-traumatic disorder – and almost one third has had a traumatic experience – before they reach the age of 18, the first UK study of its kind reports today. Read more
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ECT critics faces psychiatrists
Senior psychiatrists have defended the continued use of electroconvulsive therapy amid complaints of permanent memory damage. Read more
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Ration screen time – GP leaders
Parents may need to ration “screen time” for their children – but as part of a programme of positive activities, according to guidance issued for GPs today. Read more
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Dangers of male post-natal blues
Post-natal depression is a serious problem for fathers as well as mothers – and may have long-term implications for families, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Violent sleep disorder examined
A new study has identified some of the risk factors for rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder, linking it to serious psychological distress. Read more
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Doubts over resilience interventions
Managers often hope that resilience training will improve staff morale in stressed environments – but researchers today question its effectiveness. Read more
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Depression problem for sexual minority youth
Young people who are not heterosexual show a significantly increased rate of depressive symptoms from the age of ten, researchers warn today. Read more
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New bullying link to cardiovascular disease
Bullying and violence at work significantly increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, Danish researchers report today. Read more
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Maternal mental health problems "concealed"
Many mothers of young babies do not feel able to fully express their mental health struggles, campaigners warn today. Read more