Mental health

There are currently 350 approvals for the drugs issued every day on the NHS in England (Image: GETTY) Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The numbers have soared by almost two thirds (57 per cent) over the past four years and increased sharply since the beginning of the pandemic. There are currently 350 approvals for the drugs issued every day on the NHS in England. Related articles How to live longer? Expert shares Sardinia's diet secrets The best weekly training programme to reduce bad cholesterol The figures, released in a House of Lords written question, come at a time when GPs are warning that they are increasingly being asked to care for the mental … [Read more...] about More children than ever being prescribed Valium as mental health woes soar

Young children isolated from friends during the pandemic may be at greater risk of mental health problems , after a study found that pre-school play is vital for emotional stability. Research by Cambridge University showed that children who learned to play well with others before school - at the age of three - tended to enjoy better mental health at the age of seven. They were found to have lower hyperactivity, while parents and teachers reported fewer conduct and emotional problems. Youngsters who played well were also less likely to get into fights or disagreements with other children. The findings are the first to provide clear evidence that "peer play ability" - the capacity to play successfully with other children - has a protective effect on mental health. During the pandemic, youngsters were kept away from nursery groups and friends, potentially stifling an important learning experience. ‘Reasonable cause for concern’ Dr Jenny Gibson, from the Play in … [Read more...] about Young children may be at greater risk of mental health problems after pandemic isolation

GMA star GINGER Zee has spoken out about her journey with depression, the stigma surrounding mental health and has shared the wisdom that she has learned along the way. Ginger is the Chief Meteorologist and managing editor of the climate unit at ABC News. She also has struggled with Anorexia, and depression, and has attempted suicide twice, according to an interview she did with GMA in January. Ginger told People magazine in a 2020 interview, "I was a master at hiding my mental health issues. Especially from myself.” But in recent years, she has opened up more about her struggles. She has shared her current mental health status with GMA's Tony Morrison on his debt episode of Truth Be Told. Tony started off by asking Ginger, “What is your secret sauce for keeping your head above water?” She replied, “Knowing that you really don’t have to.” Read more in televison SARA-IOUSLY? The View host Sara Haines abruptly halts the show on live TV in … [Read more...] about GMA’s Ginger Zee gives heartbreaking update about her past suicide attempts and mental health struggles

To the outside observer, the "yami kawaii" subculture of Japanese fashion can be unsettling and disturbing. It brings together the cute pinks and pastels of more mainstream "kawaii culture," but then melds that with some altogether more disquieting images — black T-shirts with depictions of cleavers, knives or the message "I want to die," and necklaces with fake syringes filled with blood. To a follower of this subgenre of fashion, however, that is all on the surface. The meaning goes deeper than the outward image and actually serves to reassure others who dress similarly that they understand what they are going through, that they sympathize with their depression and that they may also be having suicidal thoughts. Read more: Coronavirus crisis changing Japan's work culture "Yami kawaii" — "yami" means both sick and dark — first emerged as a cultural phenomenon in 2015, but it's attracting renewed attention as the suicide rate among young Japanese women climbs after years of … [Read more...] about Japan’s ‘yami kawaii’ culture breaks down mental health barriers

PETER Mata’utia may have an effect much bigger than at Warrington because of the school mental health sessions he delivers 60 miles away. And the Wolves star knows just how important the ‘tough stuff’ is after almost taking his own life because of the stress of making sure St Helens ace brother Sione and two other siblings did not go through what he did. The centre stepped up after his parents split following a relationship dominated by domestic violence. Now after almost paying the ultimate price after things became too much, he is telling school children how to cope better mentally at schools around Pontefract, West Yorkshire, where he still lives. “I do mindset workshops at schools and love going to volunteer at food banks,” said Mata’utia, who believes rugby league changed his family for the better. “That’s all my own doing. I was never educated on what having a positive mindset is or mental health itself, that’s what motivates me. “I love it, I love seeing the … [Read more...] about Peter Mata’utia delivers ‘mindset workshops’ to schools after going through mental health battles

Long Covid: Dr Sara Kayat discusses impact on children Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The NHS notes that the chances of having long-term symptoms does not seem to be linked to how ill you are when you first get COVID-19. The health body says if the symptoms are having a big impact on your life, you may be referred to a specialist rehabilitation service or a service that specialises in the specific symptoms you have. Related articles David Bowie: Star's 18-month battle with cancer - symptoms to spot High cholesterol symptoms: Three 'persistent' signs in the feet A study published in the BMJ notes mental health issues have been … [Read more...] about Long Covid signs: The mental health issues cited after coronavirus – study findings

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday called on all nations to invest more in mental health , saying the coronavirus pandemic had caused a sharp rise in issues across the world. Depression and anxiety rose by 25% in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, said the WHO in its World Mental Health report. Only 2% of national health budgets and less than 1% of all international health aid goes to mental health, the report said. "All these numbers are very, very low," Mark van Ommeren of the WHO's mental health unit told a news conference. "Interest in mental health right now is at an all time-high. But the investment in mental health has not gone up. This report gives countries information on how to invest their mental health money better," he said. The "suffering is enormous across the world," he added. Watch video 02:56 The pandemic's challenge to mental health Stigma about mental health Young people, women and people already … [Read more...] about Global mental health issues saw sharp rise during pandemic: WHO

CHANGING one thing on your iPhone settings could eradicate stress, experts have found. Many people have their phone on silent or “Do Not Disturb” mode in the aim of removing any distraction. But this may actually be counterproductive and cause more stress, a study published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior has shown. Instead, people should switch their phone onto loud, and use their phone as and when it notifies them, it's suggested. For the research, experts collected data on 138 iPhone users. Some 42 per cent of them had their phones on vibrate, eight per cent had their phones on silent, while the rest had their phone on loud, HealthDay reported. Read more on iPhone tricks APPLE FUMBLE Genius iPhone trick will change your life but fans are divided CHECK NOW iPhone warning for BILLIONS as three 'parasite apps' RUIN iPhone battery life Participants completed a survey to see if they had the … [Read more...] about The iPhone trick that could help eradicate debilitating health problem

June 24, 2022 - 17:05 BST Tom Bosworth is due to get married later this year and in an exclusive interview with HELLO! he spoke about how his fiancé helped him through his some difficult times 2022 is an incredibly exciting year for Olympic race walker Tom Bosworth , as not only will he be competing in the Commonwealth Games, which will be held from 28 July to 8 August, he is also due to marry fiancé Harry later in the year. PHOTOS: 15 beautiful LGBTQ celebrity weddings: Rylan Clark, Ellen DeGeneres & more Wedding planning came easy to the star, something he put down to being an athlete when he exclusively spoke to HELLO! for Pride Month. " Most athletes are super organised, so I loved it, but also got on top of everything straightaway, so most things are nearly done ," he explained. "If anybody knows me personally, I don't do things by half, I really can't abide it and because I'm an athlete, I think you're so … [Read more...] about Olympic star Tom Bosworth shares how fiancé saved him from mental health crisis – exclusive

The indie rocker caused controversy on social media after comments from a recent interview surfaced in which he appeared to criticise singers for complaining about touring, including Kate Nash who said she would suffer dark moments when returning to "normal life". When asked by magazine Line Of Best Fit about mental health discussions like this, the Foals frontman said: "I've read some of those articles. They p***ed me off. It's a blessing to be onstage. There's so many people who would kill to be doing what some of those whingers are doing. "You need to understand that if you're musician and you go out on tour, it takes its toll on you - quite right too. I f***ing love that we get to go and experience the oblivion of the road. "It's psychologically taxing but don't you want it to be? I want it to be. If it was easy there would be nothing in it. People destroy themselves for their art, for their calling." He also added: "If you can't hack it, don't do it", and said he had no … [Read more...] about Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis ‘did not mean to offend’ over mental health comments