Researchers have found that those of us who choose to compare our incomes with peers come out the other side feeling inadequate and depressed, reports BBC News. The researchers from the Paris School of Economics, analysed data from a Europe wide survey and have found that three-quarters of those asked thought it was important to read more »

A major study conducted by the Mental Health Foundation has uncovered figures suggesting that more than one in ten Brit’s feel lonely “often”, as more and more of us chose to live alone, work long hours and choose to communicate using technology rather than in person. Though the internet has revolutionised the way we communicate read more »

Counselling Directory has only recently reported the fact that the current economic climate is having a devastating effect on Britain’s mental health and updated research has further highlighted the matter. As mentioned last week by Counselling Directory, mental health charity Mind has compiled a study on workplace stress and have found that 10 per cent read more »

A new pilot project has been introduced in Wales to provide training for schools and businesses in order to raise awareness of autistic spectrum disorder (ASM), reports BBC News. Dcis Cyfle, is Welsh for ”opportunity” so a perfect name for the three year project which aims to provide greater opportunities for autistic school leavers and read more »

A recent study has found that those of us who live with the stress of a long daily commute can lose up to two years off our life expectancy, the Times reports. Residents living in commuter towns such as Watford, Hertfordshire, can expect to die 1.8 years earlier than the national average of 79.6 years. read more »

The Mental Health Foundation have recently called for more to be done to look after the mental health of Britain’s military war veterans. Although the past few years have seen an increase in support, some services still remain questionable and need to be addressed. Currently resettlement packages for returning veterans is based on length of read more »

The pilot project which supports armed services personnel who are experiencing mental health issues is to be extended, reports BBC News. The scheme has been trialled in Cardiff and two other areas and proved to be such a success that it is now being extended to cover the whole of Wales. Government funding of £485,000 read more »

With our own Prime Minister sparking rumours of bullying at number 10 we take a look at what really constitutes as abusive behaviour in the workplace and how to deal with it. It started with a missing memo telling you the time of an important meeting had been changed, it progressed to constant criticism from 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 »

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 »