Sheffield researchers advocate six months paid leave for end of life family carers
People who look after loved ones nearing the end of their lives should be entitled to up to six months paid time off work and safeguards for their job so
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Project aims to tackle depression and isolation among men across Hampshire and Kent
A men’s health project is attempting to address increased rates of depression and loneliness among males living in Hampshire and Kent, plus areas of mainland Europe. The initiative, known as
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Leading mental health research centre celebrates ‘decade of discovery’
One of the world’s leading centres for research into the underlying causes of mental health issues is marking its 10th anniversary. The MRC Centre for Neuropsychiatric Genetics and Genomics is
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University of Wolverhampton expands mental health nursing training provision
The University of Wolverhampton is growing the number of mental health nurses it trains through a new partnership with the Midlands Partnership Foundation NHS Trust (MPFT). The link will boost
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New network aims to develop innovative ways of conducting dementia research
Data scientists, artificial intelligence experts and clinicians are among a range of professionals invited to join a new national network to find innovative ways of conducting dementia research and care.
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University of Hertfordshire leads research to enhance care home residents’ quality of life
The University of Hertfordshire is leading a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded four-year study to improve how researchers, health and social care services can use existing data to
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Better clinical management needed on suicide risk after attending hospital for self-harm
Better clinical management is needed to reduce the high risk of suicide after hospital attendance for self-harm, researchers have said. A study suggests this should include a comprehensive assessment of
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Study suggests smoking may increase risk of developing mental health conditions
Smoking tobacco may increase the risk of developing depression and schizophrenia, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Bristol analysed data from 462,690 people of European ancestry.
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Black students with mental health conditions ‘being failed by system’
Black students with mental health conditions are being “failed” by a system which leads to many dropping out, or graduating with a lower class of degree, the universities regulator has
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Study reveals life expectancy improvement in England and Wales ‘among the worst’
England and Wales has some of the worst life expectancy improvements across 23 “high-income” countries, a new study has revealed. A team of researchers compared life expectancy and mortality rates
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