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Call to give patients with late-life depression better access to therapy

By Sally Wardle12th February 2019News England

Elderly patients with depression should be given better access to therapy and community activities instead of antidepressants, researchers have said. Up to 9.3% of adults over the age of 75

Major study into depression pinpoints personality types susceptible to condition

By Lucy Christie5th February 2019Education & Training, News Scotland

A major study into depression involving the data of more than two million people has identified personality types susceptible to the condition. Scientists led by the University of Edinburgh analysed

Engage: Mindfulness good alternative for people who do not respond to CBT

By Jane Kirby1st February 2019Engage

Mindfulness could help people suffering from chronic pain, research suggests. A review of existing studies found the technique can lessen the severity of pain, improve daily living, and reduce depression

Early risers less prone to depression and mental health problems – study

By Rod Minchin30th January 2019News England

Early risers are less likely to develop some mental health problems than “night owls”, according to a new study. Researchers have found that being genetically programmed to get up early

Webwatch: Children to be offered depression therapy via smartphones

By Jane Kirby25th January 2019Webwatch

Children with depression will be able to access NHS-backed therapy via their smartphones, under new guidance. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has recommended digital cognitive behavioural

Study finds so-called ‘sandwich carers’ more likely to suffer depression

By Jane Kirby15th January 2019News England

More than one in four people caring for their own children as well as elderly relatives are suffering from depression or anxiety, new data suggests. Figures from the Office for

Praise for radio host who kept suicidal caller on phone until ambulance arrived

By Keiran Southern21st December 201823rd December 2018News England

Radio host Iain Lee has been credited with helping save a man’s life after keeping a suicidal caller on the line for 30 minutes until an ambulance arrived. The man,

LGBQ children as young as 10 more likely to suffer depressive symptons – study

By Joe Gammie12th December 201823rd December 2018News England

Gay, lesbian, bisexual and “questioning” children as young as 10 are more likely to suffer depressive symptoms and self-harm with suicidal intent, a study has revealed. Researchers found that depressive

Number referred for depression and anxiety tops 1.4 million, latest NHS figures

By Ella Pickover21st November 201823rd December 2018News England

GPs made more than 1.4 million referrals for talking therapies for patients with anxiety or depression last year, new figures show. The number of referrals for talking therapy increased from

Survey of 5000 teens shows third experience mental health issues

By Nina Massey18th October 20182nd November 2018News England

A third of 15 to 18-year-olds assessed by a charity are suffering from mental health and emotional well-being issues. The research from Action for Children suggests that 33% of the

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Call to give patients with late-life depression better access to therapy

Major study into depression pinpoints personality types susceptible to condition

Engage: Mindfulness good alternative for people who do not respond to CBT

Early risers less prone to depression and mental health problems – study

Webwatch: Children to be offered depression therapy via smartphones

Study finds so-called ‘sandwich carers’ more likely to suffer depression

Praise for radio host who kept suicidal caller on phone until ambulance arrived

LGBQ children as young as 10 more likely to suffer depressive symptons – study

Number referred for depression and anxiety tops 1.4 million, latest NHS figures

Survey of 5000 teens shows third experience mental health issues

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Tag: Depression

Call to give patients with late-life depression better access to therapy

Major study into depression pinpoints personality types susceptible to condition

Engage: Mindfulness good alternative for people who do not respond to CBT

Early risers less prone to depression and mental health problems – study

Webwatch: Children to be offered depression therapy via smartphones

Study finds so-called ‘sandwich carers’ more likely to suffer depression

Praise for radio host who kept suicidal caller on phone until ambulance arrived

LGBQ children as young as 10 more likely to suffer depressive symptons – study

Number referred for depression and anxiety tops 1.4 million, latest NHS figures

Survey of 5000 teens shows third experience mental health issues