depression

Toxic workplaces increase risk of depression by 300%, researchers find

Author: Editorial 24th June 2021 0 Comments

This report come from Rory Sullivan, writing for The Independent. It begins: “Staff who work for organisations that disregard their employees ’ wellbeing are three times more likely than their peers to have depression , according to a new study. Researchers at the University of South Australia…
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depression, employees, Psychosocial Safety Climate Observatory, Rory Sullivan, The Independent, University of South Australia, wellbeing, workplace

The Psychedelic Drug Trial

Author: Editorial 28th May 2021 0 Comments

This 1 hour documentary film is from BBC2. The makers say: “The Psychedelic Drug Trial has exclusive access to a ground-breaking new trial at Imperial College London. The trial sees, for the first time ever under controlled conditions, a psychedelic drug tested…
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antidepressants, BBC2, David Nutt, depression, escitalopram, neuroscience, psilocybin, Psychedelic Drug Trial, psychedelic drugs, Research, Robin Carhart-Harris, Rosalind Watts, videos

‘Sea kayaking helps my recovery from depression’

Author: Editorial 13th May 2021 0 Comments

Steven McKenzie reports for BBC Scotland: “Nick Ray has lived with severe depression for about 20 years, but finds relief exploring Scotland’s coast in his sea kayak. The 57-year-old is open about his struggles with mental health. On Twitter he describes…
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BBC, depression, Mental Health Foundation Scotland, natural world, nature, sea kayaking, Steven McKenzie, wellbeing

Teens, tech and mental health: Oxford study finds no link

Author: Editorial 6th May 2021 0 Comments

Zoe Kleinman reports for the BBC : “There remains ‘little association’ between technology use and mental-health problems, a study of more than 430,000 10 to 15-year-olds suggests. The Oxford Internet Institute compared TV viewing, social-media and device use with feelings of depression, suicidal tendencies…
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Andrew Przybylski, children and adolescents, Clinical Psychological Science, depression, Oxford Internet Institute, Research, social media, suicide, teenagers, wellbeing

The SMILEs Trial

Author: Editorial 3rd May 2021 0 Comments

The Food & Mood Centre have conducted a study called SMILEs (Supporting the Modification of lifestyle in Lowered Emotional States). Their report begins: “Many aspects of lifestyle, such as keeping active, being a non-smoker and maintaining a balanced diet are important…
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BMC Medicine, depression, diet, Felice Jacka, Food & Mood Centre, nutrition, nutritional psychiatry, psychobiotics, Research

How Wild Swimming Helped My Mental Health

Author: Editorial 29th April 2021 0 Comments

This 3 minute video is from The Social (from BBC Scotland). The producers say: “Brooke Lily was diagnosed with anxiety and depression, but as soon as she discovered the power of wild swimming – she felt she could take back control…
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anxiety, BBC, BBC Scotland, Brooke Lily, cold water swimming, depression, natural world, The Social, videos, wellbeing, wild swimming

Just One Thing – with Michael Mosley: Cold Shower

Author: Editorial 26th April 2021 0 Comments

Investigations continue into whether experiencing immersion in cold water has positive effects on wellbeing and mental health – and if it does have positive effects, how do these occur? See, for example, Can cold water swimming treat depression? This 15 minute BBC podcast features Dr. Michael Mosely….
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audio, BBC, cold showers, cold water swimming, depression, immune system, Michael Mosley, Mike Tipton, stress, wellbeing

Just One Thing – with Michael Mosley – Eat Some Bacteria

Author: Editorial 23rd April 2021 0 Comments

This 14 minute BBC podcast features Dr. Michael Mosely. It explores the science behind probiotics and “How fermented foods might be the key to a healthy brain, body and mind.” The programme-makers say: “In this episode, Michael speaks to expert Kirsten…
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audio, BBC, depression, diet and mental health, fermented foods, gut microbiome, immune system, Kirsten Berding Harold, Michael Mosley, New Approaches, probiotics, psychobiotics

Psychedelic therapy could ‘reset’ depressed brain

Author: Editorial 18th March 2021 0 Comments

Rachel Schraer reports for the BBC: “A powerful hallucinogenic drug known for its part in shamanic rituals is being trialled as a potential cure for depression for the first time. Participants will be given the drug DMT, followed by talking therapy….
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ayahuasca, BBC, Carol Routledge, depression, DMT, psychedelic drugs, Psychedelic-assisted therapy, Rachel Schraer, Research, Small Pharma

‘Magic mushrooms’ could avert looming mental health crisis, says North Wales police boss

Author: Editorial 10th February 2021 0 Comments

“The fact that psilocybin is classified as a Class A drug means there has been a research blackout for nearly 50 years into the beneficial effect it can have in improving the lives of people suffering from PTSD and depression.”Arfon…
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Arfon Jones, depression, magic mushrooms, Microsoft News, Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder, psilocybin, PTSD, Research

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