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I'm an NHS psychiatrist – and I'm not convinced antidepressants work

But medication isn't the answer to depression. Even in very severe cases it hasn't been shown to “work”. We can help people with mental health ... View article...

UK industry mental health still “unacceptably poor” says Film and TV Charity's Looking Glass survey

Only around one in 10 (13%) respondents said the industry is a mentally healthy place to work. Bullying and harassment remain high. The report said it ... View article...

Severe mental illness puts people at far greater risk of early death from CVD, new report finds

It's according to a new report today published by us with Centre for Mental Health, Equally Well UK, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. View article...

Going to the park at least once a week can improve children's mental health

Good social-emotional development is an important foundation for good mental health in childhood and later life. Researchers found children tended to ... View article...

Spanish film duo Los Javis fell in love, broke up, then made an Oscar-tipped gay epic

“It's funny that we as a LGBTQ+ community are told, 'oh, there are gay people in every show and every movie',” the 42-year-old Ambrossi says. “But at ... View article...

Gay conversion practices must be banned, say survivors

A man said he was left suicidal after undergoing exorcisms intended to stop him being gay . Ian Smith, 56, was 18 when he moved to Newport and ... View article...

I would have used conversion law to call police on my parents

Lauren, 34, fell out with her family when she came out as gay . She worries they'd never have reconciled if this bill were law. View article...

Beach volleyball pro Alex Ukkelberg comes out: 'Thankful that I'm gay'

The professional athlete declared “visibility matters” in an Instagram Reel, revealing he decided to stop publicly hiding his gay identity ... View article...

5 simple tips to improve your mental health you can do every day

Multiple studies have shown physical activity can have wide-ranging benefits for mental health. "Getting your heart rate up changes the brain ... View article...

Prince Harry quits leading role at mental health company BetterUp

Mr Robichaux had defended hiring the Duke in 2021, saying Harry had been “one of the fiercest advocates for mental wellness or mental fitness for many ... View article...

Radical rethink needed for mental health, ADHD and autism support, experts say

Leicester health experts say radical reform is needed to develop a new model of support for mental health and neurodevelopmental support. View article...

People with severe mental illness four times more likely to die early from cardiovascular ...

People living with severe mental illness face a higher risk of heart and circulatory diseases, while being less likely to receive timely diagnosis ... View article...