Mental Health
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Million dementia friends sought
A major campaign to enourage the public to learn about dementia was launched in the UK yesterday. Read more
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Work stress focus for week
Depression and serious stress affect as many as one in three people in the work-place, campaigners claimed today. Read more
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Cannabis causes brain changes
Smoking cannabis regularly in young adulthood may alter the shape of the brain, researchers warn this week. Read more
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Perceptions harm anorexic men
Men and boys with eating disorders may be deterred from seeking help because their problem is seen as a female issue, researchers warned today. Read more
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Gambling addicts need more support
Gambling is becoming the "hidden" addiction, psychiatrists warn today. Read more
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Teens to reveal changing brains
Two thousand teenagers from across Europe will provide clues about how why some young people develop serious mental health issues. Read more
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Alzheimer’s project to link causes
Researchers in Cardiff are setting out to link the genetic and lifestyle causes of Alzheimer’s disease, it was announced today. Read more
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Pregnancy diet may affect child’s brain
Pregnant women have a new problem to worry about as they battle with food cravings, according to a new study. Read more
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Love hormone may combat anorexia
Women suffering from anorexia may be helped by treatment with the love hormone oxytocin, researchers have revealed. Read more
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How anger triggers heart attacks
People who get angry really do risk a heart attack or a stroke, researchers warned today. Read more