13 September 2026
Being around other people and feeling genuinely connected are not necessarily the same thing. New research published in Translational Psychiatry explored this distinction by examining social connection alongside genetic and biological factors associated with major depressive disorder and suicidal ideation. Using longitudinal data from 13,085 UK Biobank participants, researchers examined 23 indicators of social connection across three dimensions: structural connection, […]
Read more
12 September 2026
Mental and physical health are closely connected, particularly around major health events such as surgery. A new randomized clinical trial from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis examined whether integrating mental-health support into surgical care could help older adults who were already experiencing symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. The study included 306 adults […]
Read more
26 August 2026
International Youth Day 2026 Every year, International Youth Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate young people—their ideas, energy, creativity and potential. But perhaps it should also give us an opportunity to ask a more difficult question: Are we doing enough to protect their mental wellbeing before they begin to struggle? The theme of International […]
Read more
4 August 2026
Regardless of your background or profession, experiencing stress and anxiety at work — whether frequently or infrequently — is inevitable. Whilst we cannot always avoid it, we can learn techniques to handle it better. Previously, we have written about general ways to cope with pressure in everyday life (read more here). In this article, we will […]
Read more
24 July 2026
Whether at work, home, or in educational settings, experiencing pressure is inevitable in everyday life. But whilst we cannot hide from pressure, we can cope with it more effectively. In this article, we will explore different strategies for coping with pressure — no matter your age, background, or occupation, if you wish to improve how […]
Read more
17 July 2026
With mental health being a global priority, much work has been carried out to raise awareness and break stigmas. However, whilst much effort has been dedicated to increasing awareness, it is crucial to place an emphasis on prevention. If awareness has opened the door, prevention must now walk through it. But what does this mean? […]
Read more
12 July 2026
In 2024, the male suicide rate was 17.1 per 100,000 in the UK — more than double the female suicide rate, and substantially greater than the overall rate of 11.1. Whilst staggering, the male suicide statistics are not shocking given the stigma around men’s mental health — a survey commissioned by Priory found that, whilst […]
Read more
24 June 2026
What the people around you aren't saying. Some pain makes no sound. It lives in the distance, the cancelled plans, the smile that doesn't quite reach the eyes — quietly waiting to be seen.
Read more
24 June 2026
For years, mental health advocacy had one central goal: get people talking. And in many ways, that mission has worked. Awareness opened the door. Prevention must now walk through it. Mental health is no longer hidden in the way it once was. People are speaking more openly about stress, anxiety, burnout, loneliness and emotional pressure. […]
Read more
1 July 2025
A powerful new campaign titled ‘#Unmute’ was launched in London to raise awareness about the silent mental health crisis among men. Spearheaded by social enterprise Maxable Global in partnership with NASSA and AICHLS, the campaign urges men to speak up and seek support without stigma. Held at the historic National Liberal Club in London, the launch brought together dignitaries, mental health advocates, and […]
Read more
