Circadian rhythms and suicide thoughts and behaviours
Suicide is a major public health problem; in the UK the most recent data suggests a standardised rate of 10.1...
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Rethinking How We Evaluate Social Determinants of Mental Health
We all know that the social conditions that people live in have a major effect on their mental health. This...
Nature’s healing benefits and access for UK-based South Asian people
The stress and pressures of urban life can be overwhelming, but natural green spaces (NGS) provide a vital escape. They...
Physical health skills key for mental health nurses, inquiry told
Mental health nurses need to be confident in providing physical healthcare to their patients, a parliamentary inquiry has been told,...
Traumatic brain injury has long-lasting mental health effects
Each year, over 1 million people attend emergency departments in England and Wales with a recent head injury, otherwise known as...
Continuing antipsychotic medication during pregnancy associated with reduced risk of schizophrenia relapse
Psychotropic medication use during pregnancy is a challenging issue. Several Mental Elf blogs have covered this topic already. For example,...
therapeutic alliance in suicide prevention
In one of my first sessions as a therapist, a 60-year-old outpatient with body dysmorphic disorder and chronic depression said...
Personal trauma linked with secondary trauma mental health professionals
Mental health professionals often work with people who have been traumatised in some way, either through being direct victims of...
Hormonal coil dosage and depression risk
The approval of the first hormonal contraceptive (HC) in 1960 was a historical turning point for women, offering unprecedented autonomy...
Childhood adversity and adult depression: Psychoanalysis vs CBT
Around 8-12% of the general population experiences multiple childhood adversities, including abuse or neglect, typically within the caregiving environment. These...
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