Mental Health
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Europe needs fish to prevent depression – study
Europeans might improve their mental health by eating more fish, according to a new analysis today. Read more
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World Mind Matters Day launched
A fair deal in global mental health care is the focus of the first World Mind Matters Day, which takes place today. Read more
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Psychotropic drugs for challenging behaviour?
Psychotropic drugs are being prescribed to people with intellectual disability for reasons other than mental illness, researchers report today. Read more
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Male violence linked to masculinity problems
Men who are prone to violence may benefit from stress management to tackle their problems with masculinity, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Obesity acceptance triggers weight gain
People with weight problems are often accused of being in denial – but accepting the problem may lead to more weight gain, according to a new study. Read more
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Mental agility link to heart risk
Slow brain activity may indicate increased risk of heart attack or stroke, Dutch researchers say today. Read more
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Religion key to elderly mental health
Churches are one of the greatest sources of mental well-being for elderly Europeans, researchers have reported. Read more
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Depression key reason for assisted dying requests
Many of those seeking assisted dying in Belgium are suffering from depression, researchers say today. Read more
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Prematurity impact on personality
People who survive being born extremely underweight tend to grow up as "socially withdrawn" adults, researchers warn today. Read more
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Bipolar patients need diagnosis – guidelines
GPs should ensure patients showing signs of bipolar disorder are referred for specialist mental health assessment, according to new guidelines published today. Read more