Mental Health
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...
Prevention is where it’s at for children and young people’s mental health
Mental health difficulties are the leading cause of disease globally, with most occurring before the age of 14. The rising cases of mental health...
How Social Determinants of Mental Health Increase Depression Risk
As we navigate a period of rapid social and economic change amplified by COVID-19, the social contributors to depression are of particular interest....
Recovery under close observation – three decades on
It’s now over three decades since William A. Anthony’s seminal paper (Anthony, 1993) helped redefine our understanding of mental illness recovery and its...
10 of the Best Thoughtful Gifts for a Friend or Loved...
I want to write about the 10 best gift ideas for a person with bipolar disorder today because people often are at a...
Do behavioural programs improve intimate partner violence perpetration?
Intimate partner violence (IPV) causes mortality and mental and physical health problems. Particularly affected are women, who experience IPV as victims more commonly...
Politics and Family: Does it really have to come to this?
Life has left you tattered and torn. Or maybe you’re celebrating a big achievement. Family is there to patch you up and share...
The Alarming Rise of Depression in LGBTQIA+ College Communities
A study published in the Journal of American College Health reveals a concerning rise in depression among U.S. higher education students, particularly among...
