We already know that loneliness is a huge problem which is sweeping across Britain but recent studies suggest the problem is worse than initially thought and particularity rife among those over the age of 65, reported The Times.
According research conducted by Age Concern more than one in ten over 65’s admitted too always or read more »

Mindful Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a NICE approved treatment based on meditation techniques. Research has shown that this kind of treatment is capable of cutting recurrent depression by half, but with as little as 1 in 5 GPs having access to this kind of medical care despite 72% of them believing it would benefit read more »

As part of Barnet’s new In The Limelight project, Artsdepot is inviting people over the age of 60 who are in the early stages of dementia, to step into the spotlight and take part in a variety of theatre workshops.
Along with their carers, the participants will take part in a programme of workshops which will read more »

A recent report featured on the Mental Health Foundation website exposes the lack of support that middle aged people receive with regards to Mental Health Care in Scotland.
The Liberal Democrats recently declared that they believe middle-aged people with mental health problems appear to be missing out on vital support and that it is the read more »

A recent survey commissioned by the Prince’s Trust has revealed that being out of work could result in “permanent psychological scars” for Britain’s youngsters reports BBC News.
A poll of more than 2,000 16 to 25 year olds showed that one in 10 of those who had been unemployed had turned to drugs or alcohol read more »

A biographical article written by an unknown Journalist about the pain of hiding a mental illness recently appeared in the Independent. It bought to light that despite 1 in 4 of us developing some form of mental illness during our life time there is still a huge stigma attached.
It is a sign of progression read more »

Co-ordinators are to be placed in every Jobcentre plus district throughout the country to help people with mental health conditions find and stay in work, reports The Times.
The new co-ordinators will be based in Jobcentre Plus districts at a cost of £1 million to improve job opportunities for those who may feel apprehensive or read more »

A recent article featured in The Guardian has exposed fears that taking antidepressants may change aspects of a persons personality.
The personality traits we inherit from our parents often have a huge bearing on our chances of becoming depressed. Neuroticism means that a person has a strong tendency towards negative emotions and emotional instability and read more »

Studies conducted on animals reveal a link between loneliness and cancer reports BBC News.
We already know from recent studies that depression can be linked to a decreased survival rate in cancer patients. Taking this into consideration alongside fresh evidence suggesting that loneliness makes cancer both more likely and deadly, do our emotions have more of read more »

We all know that recharging our batteries over night is one of the best things we can do to make sure we are happy, healthy and …awake and alert. However, with so much to worry about and so many influencing factors it is far easier said than done. The Guardians Dr Luisa Dillner has compiled read more »