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Antidepressants cause relapse says study
People who take antidepressants could be more likely to experience episodes of major depression in later life than those who use no medication whatsoever.
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New website to help return to work
Clinical psychologist Professor Geoff Shepherd, who works as policy adviser to the Centre for Mental Health, was among the contributors to a new work and mental health website launched by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in June (
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Pets are good for mental health
Pets can benefit the social and emotional well-being of everybody - not just those with health issues, new research has found.
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Money problems: Why it's good to talk
Humans are social creatures and so running away from their financial problems is not going to benefit them, a Chartered Psychologist has noted.
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Download free report on bipolar disorder
Understanding Bipolar, a report produced by the Society’s Division of Clinical Psychology, can be downloaded for free throughout the month of July.
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Fewer beds but more people detained
The number of hospital beds available for mental illness patients have been cut by the NHS at the same time as more people have been compulsorily detained in the facilities.
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Society allotment grant helps depressed men improve their physical and mental health
A horticultural project for men who are at risk of depression and possible suicide living in Barking and Dagenham was launched this spring, with the support of a British Psychological Society public engagement grant and the North East London NHS Foundation Trust.
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Psychology central to mental health services
This morning's Guardian has an interview with Pr
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BPS concerns about overmedicalisation
The British Psychological has expressed strong reservations about the approach taken by the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), which will be published in May 2013.
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Interview study seeks people with autism
People with autism and Asperger’s syndrome are being sought to take part in a new study examining police interview methods in relation to the condition.
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Stress, caffeine and hallucinations
A new report entitled The effect of caffeine and stress on auditory hallucinations in a non-clinical sample has found that stress can play a role in schizophrenia symptoms.
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MOD offers PTSD therapy
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has revealed that it is to offer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder therapy to help service personnel, with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy both available.
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BPS supports mental healthcare films
A number of films have received support from the British Psychological Society (BPS). The 40 movies have been made with a public engagement grant from the BPS.
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How mental health affects physical health
A person's mental wellbeing can have an impact on their physical health.
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Anxious drivers more likely to take risks
Young adults who have experience of anxiety are more likely to take risks when behind the wheel of a car, new research has found.
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Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on sleep
The focus of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week will be the subject of sleep.
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Psychologist supports Walk to School Week
May 16 - 20 is National Walk to School Week, which has been organised by the Walk to School campaign. Professor Craig Mahoney has lent his support to the initiative, noting such activit
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'There is a dark side' to happiness
Happiness can have a dark side, new research has suggested.
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Students self-harming 'due to exam stress'
Many school children in the UK are being driven to alcohol and self-harm because of the stress caused when exams come around, a new study has suggested.
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Expectant fathers 'need care too'
Expectant fathers should receive prenatal care as well as their partners, new research has suggested.
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Unemployment 'can lead to depression'
Unemployment and money problems are among the main causes of depression, it has been claimed.
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Successful depression treatment 'rubs off on children'
Successful treatment of a parent's depression has a long-term impact on their children, new research has shown.
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Sad men throw like girls, or so people think - here's why
People of either sex who throw things in anger are more likely to be perceived as male, whilst those who throw in sadness are more likely to be judged as female.
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Exercise improves child and adult well-being
How physical activity can improve children's and adult's psychological well-being has been explored at the British Psychological Society's Annual Conference in Glasgow.
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Care home design influences resident's activity
Altering the layout of furniture in living areas in a care home can positively influence activity and social interactions in residents with dementia.
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