Mental Health

What is brain rot? And why you need to know

The Oxford University Press has announced its Oxford Word of the Year 2024. Out of six nominees, including ‘romantasy,’ ‘brain rot’ was the...
Mental Health

What is brain rot? And why you need to know

The Oxford University Press has announced its Oxford Word of the Year 2024. Out of six nominees, including ‘romantasy,’ ‘brain rot’ was the...

2024: A year of breakthroughs

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on the breakthroughs made in mental health research over the past...

Omega-3 supplements for the prevention of psychosis

The Irish legend of An Bradán Feasa (the Salmon of Knowledge) tells of a salmon which ate the nuts from a mythical hazel...

Best Mental Health Charities to Donate to This Holiday Season and Beyond

Looking for a last-minute gift? I previously wrote a list of the 10 best mental health-related gifts for one with bipolar disorder. You...
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Natural Language Processing & Linking Electronic Health Data

Last week, the MQ and DATAMIND Data Science Meeting & Workshop took place in London. The DATAMIND Hub expands the benefits of data by...
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The impact of risk management on recovery in psychiatric hospitals: a...

The tension between recovery and risk management, often in the form of coercion, is a pertinent topic in the world of psychiatry. Where:...
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new guidance from a Delphi study

Over the years, there has been an increase in young people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours (Han et al., 2019). Now, suicide is...
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Does your sports injury require medical attention?

Injuries are bound to happen, whether you’re a seasoned athlete or enjoy sports for fun. While some heal with rest and home care,...
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What does the new budget mean for mental health research? |

MQ’s policy lead, Bryony Doughty, takes a look at today’s budget and highlights some of the key points relating to mental health.   Today, the...
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Apps for depression and anxiety: meta-analysis supports effectiveness

Mental health challenges are on the rise globally, with no reduction in prevalence over the past 30 years (GBD 2019 Mental Disorders Collaborators,...