Oversleeping could be early symptom of Alzheimer’s, research says
Sleeping for more than nine hours a night could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s, new research suggests. Scientists believe an inability to get out of bed may be
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Birmingham launches new commission on young people’s mental health prevention
The Rt Hon Paul Burstow, former Minister of State for Care Services and Professor of Mental Health Policy at the University of Birmingham, is to chair a new Birmingham Policy
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Autism screening system could benefit millions of Indian children
More than two million children in India could benefit from new research into a new low-cost ways to detect autism risk. A group of researchers, led by Professor Bhismadev Chakrabarti
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Report: New evidence of the impact of nurseries on children’s outcomes
Attending a nursery with highly qualified staff or an outstanding Ofsted rating has a limited benefit for children’s educational achievement, according to new research by lead authors at the University
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Engage: Five ways to improve physical health of people severe mental illness
People with severe mental illness (SMI) often have poorer physical health than the general population as they are more likely to experience unnecessary health inequalities and are unable to access
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Research: Scottish Social Services Council study into newly qualified social workers
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has announced a five-year national study of the experiences of newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) starts this month. The study will explore how new
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Teenagers who access mental health services see significant improvements, study
Young people with mental health problems who have contact with mental health services are significantly less likely to suffer from clinical depression later in their adolescence than those with equivalent
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Birmingham reseachers find ‘just about managing’ families need more help to save
Three-fifths of low and middle income households are currently unable to save money, while for people already saving, the ratio between spending and saving is dramatically falling, researchers say. A
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Edinburgh study suggests link between risk of schizophrenia and form of depression
A type of depression may affect people who are genetically at risk of schizophrenia, a new study has suggested. The University of Edinburgh research team said its findings could help
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Social exclusion study finds many over-80s increasingly isolated
The oldest people in society are suffering due to social exclusion, with many struggling to get to the shops or doctors, according to new research. Those over 85 are much
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