Some antidepressants linked to dementia risk
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Some antidepressants linked to dementia risk

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/apr/25/some-antidepressants-linked-to-dementia-risk By Sarah Boseley Health editor Scientists say doctors should consider weaning patients with depression, Parkinsons or bladder problems off anticholinergic drugs Some antidepressants and bladder medicines could be linked to dementia, according to a team of scientists who are calling for doctors to think about “de-prescribing” them where possible. Tricyclic antidepressants such…

Why focusing on children’s mental health means success in later life

Why focusing on children’s mental health means success in later life

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://news.sky.com/story/why-focusing-on-childrens-mental-health-means-success-in-later-life-11346749 By  Enda Brady, Sky News Correspondent Every £1 invested in mental health could bring a return of £6 for society as a whole, according to new research. Early mental health interventions in UK primary schools could greatly improve life chances for children and generate significant economic benefits, a new report has…

Green neighbourhoods linked to improved mental health, says study
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Green neighbourhoods linked to improved mental health, says study

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/design/mental-health-green-neighbourhoods-link-depression-anxiety-stress-uk-cities-a8289076.html By MATTHEW PONSFORD The report linked greenery to reduced stress in a wide range of neighbourhoods – from heavily concreted inner cities to leafy suburban boroughs Natural neighbourhoods lined with trees, gardens, and flowering plants can be a green “pill” for depression and anxiety, according to the largest study of mental health…

Young people are facing ‘unacceptable barriers’ getting mental health support from schools and GPs

Young people are facing ‘unacceptable barriers’ getting mental health support from schools and GPs

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://inews.co.uk/news/health/young-people-teenagers-mental-health-barriers/ By Paul Gallagher Teenagers and young people are facing “unacceptable barriers” in getting mental health support, a charity has warned. A survey of 2,700 people up to the age of 25 who had struggled with mental health issues found that less than 1 in 10 (9 per cent) felt it…

Failings in mental healthcare are violating basic human rightsFailings in mental healthcare are violating basic human rights
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Failings in mental healthcare are violating basic human rightsFailings in mental healthcare are violating basic human rights

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/21/failing-mental-healthcare-violating-basic-human-rights By Rob Behrens My report shows that too many people in the UK aren’t being treated with the dignity and respect they should expect when in crisis General attitudes to mental health may have become more enlightened, but serious inadequacies remain in how we care for and treat mental health patients….