Mental Health
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ME/CFS guidelines introduce energy envelope
Radical new official guidelines for treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome are set to shift care away from the perception that it is a psychological condition, it was announced today. Read more
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Long COVID clinics promised
England is to have a network of long COVID clinics aimed at identifying and providing treatment for the syndrome, it has been announced. Read more
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Pandemic left stroke survivors with avoidable disabilities – report
Tens of thousands of stroke survivors have been left with avoidable, unnecessary disability – and exacerbated mental health problems – because of delayed emergency calls and cancelled therapies caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report published today. Read more
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Pandemic places pressure on addiction services
The pandemic lockdown triggered a huge upsurge in heavy drinking – leaving addiction services ill-equipped to deal with the problems, psychiatrists say today. Read more
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CBD ‘safe to treat cannabis use disorder’
Prescription medication of cannabidiol can be used safely to treat cannabis use disorder and could help people to cut down on use of the drug, a new UK study claims. Read more
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Lithium in water may prevent suicide
High lithium levels in drinking water may be associated with a protective effect against suicide, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Daily internet users ‘have better mental health’
Adults over 50 who use the internet more frequently are more likely to experience positive mental health and wellbeing, a new UK study reveals today. Read more
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How pandemic hit mental health
General mental health declined rapidly in April during the first month of pandemic lockdown, according to the findings of a major study reported today. Read more
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Hidden’ illnesses in people with type 2 diabetes
More than three-quarters of people with type 2 diabetes in England also have at least one physical or mental health condition, a new study has revealed. Read more
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Music elicits different heart reactions in people
People’s hearts respond differently to the same piece of music, which could herald “personalised music prescriptions” for common ailments or to help people stay alert or relaxed, according to French researchers. Read more