Mental health

Health news

Psychedelics could help with mental health, but not yet, say doctors

Clinical trials are underway across Europe testing whether psychedelic-assisted therapies can help address mental health disorders. But doctors urge a ‘sober science’ approach.

19/09/2025

Europe in Motion

How many students in the EU suffer from mental health problems?

Young people in the EU struggle with their mental health much more than people in other age groups, new research claims. Academic and financial pressures, as well as feelings of loneliness, are increasingly affecting them.

17/09/2025

wellbeing

The Sunday Scaries: Why the end of the weekend feels so hard

Strategies such as protecting Sundays with intentional plans, setting work-life boundaries, and small routines like preparing clothes or lunches can help ease the dread.

14/09/2025

Tech News

AI-generated memes are everywhere. What is Italian Brain Rot?

This style of online content, which often consists of vaguely Italian-sounding gibberish, didn’t go viral in a vacuum.

11/09/2025

Tech News

Delusions and hallucinations: The dark side of AI chatbots

Amidst reports of AI-powered chatbots causing distorted thinking, there’s growing concern over their potential risks and impact on mental health.

07/09/2025

Health news

Nine in ten older autistic adults in UK undiagnosed, review warns

Researchers warn this group faces higher risks of poor health, social isolation, suicidal ideation and reduced life expectancy, and are calling for urgent investment in awareness and services.

04/09/2025

wellbeing

Loneliness linked to worse health and higher medical costs, study says

Four in 10 Britons said they were lonely at least sometimes in a new survey tracking the health costs associated with loneliness.

04/09/2025

France

French education system in shock after LGBTQ teacher’s suicide

After facing two years of harassment over her sexuality, a school principal in the central Cantal region of France took her own life on 1 September. In the aftermath of the tragedy, unions and rights groups are leading calls for greater protection for teachers.

03/09/2025

Tech News

ChatGPT will sound alert to parents if child in ‘acute distress’

The move comes after a lawsuit was filed against OpenAI by the parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine, who committed suicide in April.

02/09/2025

Health news

Young children are given ADHD drugs too quickly, study finds

US paediatricians often prescribe medication immediately after diagnosing 4- and 5-year-olds with ADHD, according to the analysis.

30/08/2025

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Sorry, Baby' - A masterful exploration of trauma

The story of a young academic attempting to heal in the aftermath of sexual assault, 'Sorry, Baby' is one of the most relatable depictions of trauma we've seen on-screen yet.

29/08/2025

Health news

Using cannabis to cope with anxiety, depression linked to paranoia

People who start using cannabis to self-medicate are more likely to be heavy users than those who use the drug socially or for fun, a study has found.

27/08/2025

Health news

Cases of eating disorders in men are rising worldwide

Often stereotyped as a female problem, anorexia is on the rise among men worldwide, with evidence suggesting they are at greater risk of severe illness and death.

27/08/2025

Tech News

AI chatbots inconsistent in handling queries on suicide, study finds

The researchers called for chatbots to be fine-tuned to ensure their responses are aligned with expert guidance on suicide-related topics.

26/08/2025

Health news

Highly potent cannabis products raise risk of psychosis, study says

Cannabis products today tend to be much stronger than the plant itself, raising concerns among researchers and policymakers about their health effects.

26/08/2025

Climate

Rising temperatures cause moods to decline, study reveals

Scientists analysed over a billion social media posts to find out how sweltering temperatures are impacting our mood.

23/08/2025

Tech News

Social media sites accused of pushing suicide-related content to teens

The popular social media platforms recommend "shocking levels of harmful content" to teenagers, the researchers said.

21/08/2025

Art

England’s oldest psychiatric hospital hosts exhibition of patient art

Dead squirrels, haunted dreamscapes and anxious midnight thoughts: Bethlem’s new exhibition explores how patients have long wrestled with sleep and nightmares through art.

21/08/2025

Health news

Study finds link between sleep problems and self-harm in teen years

There is a direct link between sleep problems at age 14 and self-harm by age 17, a new study says.

20/08/2025

Health news

Tiny pond worms could be used to find new schizophrenia treatments

UK scientists are exploring how tiny pond-dwelling flatworms known as planaria could be used as an ethical alternative to lab mice and rats in brain research.

19/08/2025