This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/nov/12/employers-do-more-protect-mental-health-staff By Camilla Nicholls A healthy workplace is one where employees feel able to speak openly out about their mental health issues I fought and lost a battle with my GP, who wanted to sign me off work. I didn’t feel I’d have a recognisable identity without my job; she said I…
This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/13/researchers-discover-why-being-overweight-can-lead-to-depression By Nicola Davis at the Guardian news Having genetic variants linked to high BMI can lead to mental health issues, study finds Being overweight can cause depression, researchers say, with the effects thought to be largely psychological. While previous studies have found that people who are obese are more likely to…
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-46157379 By BBC Health news People with long-term health conditions have been warned to protect themselves from flu this year. In 2017, about half of those eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination in Wales missed out, and Public Health Wales has warned some health conditions put people at more risk….
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46152396 By Noel PhillipsVictoria Derbyshire programme Some doctors in rural areas are having to apply for extra funding in order to diagnose patients with autism, the Royal College of GPs has said. The BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire programme has spoken to families with autistic children who are struggling to cope with their violent…
This article was taken from: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46153617 By Laurel IvesBBC Health For years, Katherine Hough, 27, suffered from a series of mystifying symptoms. “I had unexplained stomach pains. Then when I got to university I began to faint frequently, my hair was falling out, I had severe joint pains and was constantly tired. My Mum thought it…