Genetic link between obesity and depression uncovered, say scientists
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Genetic link between obesity and depression uncovered, say scientists

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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…

‘I feel really bad when I hurt my mum’
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‘I feel really bad when I hurt my mum’

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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…

AI could spot signs of Alzheimer’s disease six years before normally diagnosed
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AI could spot signs of Alzheimer’s disease six years before normally diagnosed

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This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/11/06/ai-could-spot-signs-alzheimers-disease-six-years-normally-diagnosed/ By  Laura Donnelly, health editor Artificial intelligence could spot early signs of Alzheimer’s disease more than six years before a patient would normally be diagnosed, research suggests. Scientists conducting a small pilot study trained a self-learning computer programme to recognise  features in brain scans which are too subtle for humans to see….

Can picture books meet the crisis in children’s mental health?
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Can picture books meet the crisis in children’s mental health?

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This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/oct/18/can-picture-books-meet-the-crisis-in-childrens-mental-health By Donna Ferguson at The Guardian newspaper With more and more children seeking psychological help, Matt Haig is one of a wave of authors trying to reach troubled youngsters with stories Matt Haig is feeling hopeful. His first ever illustrated story, The Truth Pixie, is published in the UK on Thursday –…

Mental health group calls for improvements to HMP Grampian services
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Mental health group calls for improvements to HMP Grampian services

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This article was taken from: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/north-east/1588808/mental-health-group-calls-for-improvements-to-hmp-grampian-services/ By David Proctor at The Press and Journal A watchdog is calling for improvements to be made at a north-east super jail so inmates do not miss mental health appointments. Inspectors from the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland visited HMP Grampian in the summer. At the time of the inspection…