Young people living in the most deprived stretches of England’s coastline are three times more likely to be living with an undiagnosed mental health condition than their peers inland, according to new research. This “coastal mental health gap” means that young people in these towns, which include areas of Tendring on the east coast and…
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing mental health support, with millions using ChatGPT and similar AI tools for therapy, emotional guidance, and self-reflection. As a licensed therapist, I’ve observed fascinating trends in how people are integrating AI into their mental wellness routines, from AI journaling to practicing difficult conversations. But is this digital therapy helping or hindering…
No parent expects to find themselves searching “how to deal with abusive adult child” in the middle of the night, yet here you are. The child you raised, worried about, and sacrificed for now leaves you walking on eggshells, questioning your reality, or dreading their phone calls. This isn’t the relationship you imagined when you…
Intrusive thoughts are unwanted thoughts that pop into our minds and make us feel distressed, upset or uncomfortable. The nature of these vary, but they can be violent, distressing, or a recurring fear that you might say or do something harmful or inappropriate. Almost everyone experiences intrusive thoughts at some time or another, but people…
Absorbing the constant stream of startling headlines, news sources, political tensions, and global issues can feel overwhelming some days –– but we often can’t look away. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. Most people (83% of adults) today experience stress about the future of the U.S. and news overload. If your mental and…
FASMI is a relatively new Canadian Not for Profit (we are applying for charitable status) to represent the interests of families of those with serious mental illnesses. Our board comes from across Canada and the following questions and answers are designed to give you more information about us and what we hope to accomplish. Further…
Launching a career in health research is a noble, if slightly daunting, prospect. Being part of, or even perhaps leading the team that makes a big breakthrough in the treatment, detection or prevention of a disease or health issue is every researchers dream. But how can you build a career in what is often a…
This Research Appreciation Day is focused on careers in research. MQ is committed to supporting researchers in order to grow the mental health research workforce and get us nearer to the next breakthrough in mental health. For too long, mental health research has been underfunded. However, that hasn’t stopped people from wanting to dedicate their…
The stark reality facing Australian businesses today is undeniable: psychosocial risks have become a critical legal and financial threat that can no longer be ignored. Recent data reveals that one in three employees have experienced a mental health condition lasting more than six months, while the average cost per workers’ compensation claim has nearly doubled…
How It Shows Up There’s no one way it looks, but here are a few you might recognise: A mate sends you a massive message in the middle of the night, laying everything out without checking in. A colleague somehow manages to turn every lunch break into a deep emotional download. Someone you’ve just met…