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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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18 July 2026
Following the success of our 2026 Global Excellence Awards in June, Maxable Global is thankful for words written on social media by Bob Blackman MP, recognising our work and mission. Writing on Facebook, the Member of Parliament for Harrow East emphasised the importance of our focus on prevention with respect to mental health. “Maxable Global […]
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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? […]
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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 […]
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11 July 2026
On 30 June 2026, at the Maxable Global Excellence Awards in Westminster, the Maxable Resilience Framework (M-RF) was formally launched amongst activists, medical professionals, and parliamentarians. Neelam Chawla, Founder and Director of Maxable Global, introduced the framework in a speech that highlighted the importance of preventative mental wellness, and explained how M-RF was developed as […]
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2 July 2026
On 30 June 2026, the Maxable Global Excellence Awards brought together activists and dignitaries in a celebration of leadership, service, and commitment. Hosted by Bob Blackman CBE MP in Westminster, London, the ceremony began with introductions from Angelos Tsangarides, Youth Mental Health Ambassador at Maxable, and Yaseen Kuthubdeen, our Men’s Mental Health Ambassador. Opening remarks […]
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