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Age may influence links between psychedelic use and mental health

The research comes amid growing scientific interest in the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapies for mental health conditions such as depression ... View article...

Court docs reveal chilling new details about anonymous celeb's suicide attempts and ...

A mystery UK celebrity's mental health was already fragile before two major news outlets confronted him with sexual misconduct allegations — and a ... View article...

Action needed to address drug-related deaths in England and Wales, says RCPsych

"People experiencing substance use disorders often have complex social, physical and mental health needs. Chronic workforce shortages and the ... View article...

York NHS mental trust told to improve after CQC inspection

An NHS trust which provides mental health care in York has been told to improve after a watchdog raised concern over its leadership. View article...

Spanish film La Bola Negra showcases unique slice of gay history

For a long time — too long — gay characters in movies tended to appear as either side characters with no real stories or as tragic figures who ... View article...

British LGBT Awards 2027 nominations open as organisers champion year-round inclusion

Nominations for the British LGBT Awards 2027 have officially opened, with organisers calling on the public and businesses to recognise the ... View article...

How schools are dragging pupils into the trans debate

The teacher also took part in a lunchtime LGBT club, but the mother claims information about its activities was unavailable to parents. Protect ... View article...

LGBTQ+ charities warn they are at 'breaking point' as funding falls and demand rises

New research warns of an LGBT charities funding crisis, with an 8.6% real-terms drop since 2023 as demand for support rises across the UK. View article...

Youth Suicide Prevention: ATTUNE at Westminster

Working with young people, NHS and local authority professionals and voluntary organisations, we turned what we heard into 29 policy recommendations across five priority areas View article...

Using AI to write history - a practical investigation

This is the first of a few practical guides to using AI in historical research, and in psychiatry in particular.  The focus is on understanding the tools on offer, and carrying out a few experiments, not prescribing a workflow. So, in this first post I’m not suggesting you routinely get AI to write whole histories! It’s an exercise in discovering what it can and can’t do and developing a critical attitude to the output. View article...

Every pregnant woman deserves a proper mental health assessment

One aspect of maternity care that risks being overlooked is mental health support during pregnancy and after a baby's birth. We still assume too ... View article...

Swindon set to get new mental health centre

The new centres are planned for locations across England to improve access to mental health support. View article...