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Much has been written about the link between loneliness on health. It’s an issue that has attracted increasing attention, including from the World Health Organisation which recently launched an international commission on the problem. But one question has always proved difficult to untangle. Is it really loneliness that causes poor health (and an earlier death) – or does poor health cause loneliness?
A groundbreaking pilot in NHS dementia wards is using live music therapy—called MELODIC—to ease patient distress without relying on drugs. Developed by researchers and clinicians with input from patients and families, this low-cost approach embeds music therapists directly into care teams. Early results show improved patient wellbeing and less disruptive behavior, sparking hope for wider NHS adoption.
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on our affiliate site, Mad in the Netherlands. It was written by Sandra Kouwenhoven , an expert by experience in the side effects and withdrawal symptoms of antidepressants and benzodiazepines. P sychological and relational issues often have their roots in childhood and are closely linked to the attachment patterns we develop early in life.
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The Government’s recent consultation on its plans to reform social security and employment support for disabled people included many controversial and some very worrying proposals. Among the areas being consulted on was the Access to Work scheme, by which the Government funds ‘reasonable adjustments’ to workplaces for disabled employees. We asked people who had experience of Access to Work, both as clients and as Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment specialists, about their views an
Is there scientific truth behind the idea that things “feel better in the morning”? This new study analysed nearly 1 million responses from 49,000 people to find out how time of day, week, and year shape our mental health. The post The rhythm of wellbeing: What nearly 1 million observations reveal about mood, time, and mental health appeared first on National Elf Service.
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Is there scientific truth behind the idea that things “feel better in the morning”? This new study analysed nearly 1 million responses from 49,000 people to find out how time of day, week, and year shape our mental health. The post The rhythm of wellbeing: What nearly 1 million observations reveal about mood, time, and mental health appeared first on National Elf Service.
Living with health anxiety can feel overwhelming, but health anxiety healing begins when you stop waiting for symptoms to disappear and start bringing them with you. Listen to the episode below to learn how, and enjoy. You Can Feel It and Still Do It: Living With Health Anxiety If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I’ll start living again once this dizziness goes away,” or “When my chest tightness stops, then I’ll go on that trip,” you’re not alone.
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Referrals to CAMHS have skyrocketed, but are we getting any better at diagnosing youth mental health problems? Could standardised diagnostic tools like the DAWBA help? A new RCT suggests the answer is more complicated than expected. The post Will standardised questionnaires improve CAMHS care? New trial says: not necessarily appeared first on National Elf Service.
Yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) remains effective, exercise-based approaches—especially Tai Chi—were shown to deliver significant improvements in total sleep time, efficiency, and reducing how long people stay awake after falling asleep.
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PCI Psychology , an emerging community within the broader Peer Community In (PCI) framework that aims to transform peer review in academic publishing, is open for submissions. PCI Psychology serves as a free preprint recommendation service that supports subsequent publication of manuscripts in academic journals, as well as other dissemination options.
Publication date: Available online 22 July 2025 Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry Author(s): Aravind Guru, Abhinav Ajay, J Selv Savari Raj, Harini Kannan, K.R.
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A few years ago, before I became a therapist, I entered therapy for the first time. I had never taken psychiatric medication, never been diagnosed, and had never seen myself through a clinical lens. Although I had experienced a difficult and abusive childhood in Somalia, I came to understand that in my culture, trauma and childhood are not spoken about in the same psychological terms used in the West.
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