Impact on young carers – Covid-19
New project examines impact on young carers of COVID-19. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young carers is being…
Mental Health
Cortisol study on the affect of Covid-19
New study on stress hormone Cortisol asks – 'Is COVID-19 affecting your mental health?' Scientists are looking for volunteers to…
Dame Judi Dench praises ‘Revitalise’ charity during COVID-19 crisis
Dame Judi Dench praises 'Revitalise' as charity offers isolation support to disabled people during COVID-19 crisis. National charity Revitalise are…
New insights into development of schizophrenia
Patients with schizophrenia have higher levels of dopamine and the typical symptoms of the disease have been linked to this.…
Ocean Heroes Surfing the Spectrum
Since 2016, Ocean Heroes has shared the thrill and wonder of surfing with over three thousand autistic children in Australia,…
Covid-19: Physical & mental health key to resilience during the pandemic
Statement to the press by Dr Hans Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe on 26 March 2020, Copenhagen, Denmark. Unprecedented…
Women 10% more likely to report feeling unsafe on urban public transport
A worldwide study of 327,403 metro and bus passengers shows that women are ten per cent more likely to feel…
How to help an autistic child during the Coronavirus outbreak
Sudden change is never easy and often bewildering, but for young people on the autistic spectrum, it is especially difficult…
Coronavirus anxiety & looking after your mental health
In this time of uncertainty, the mental toll on people can be considerable. The disruption to daily life can engender…
OCD & Coronavirus – What to do to cope
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a relatively common mental disorder. · People with OCD experience intrusive and distressing recurring thoughts, urges, or…