Impact of head injuries in children
Head injuries in children linked to reduced brain size and learning difficulties: Traumatic brain injury may lead to reduced brain…
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Hair-pulling disorder increased over pandemic
The hair-pulling disorder trichotillomania, has increased threefold during the pandemic, leading mental health clinic Paracelsus Recovery warns. The clinic has…
Brain cell development and risk of schizophrenia
Scientists from Keele and Cardiff Universities have discovered new links between the breakdown in brain cell development and the risk…
Immaturity may influence ADHD diagnosis
Immaturity may influence ADHD diagnosis: Youngest children within their school year are more likely to be treated for ADHD, says…
Developing digital tool for autism families
Western Australian Health funding supports development of new mental health digital tool for autism families: A co-designed digital tool to…
Single brain scan can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
A single MRI scan of the brain could be enough to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research by Imperial…
UK leaders in medical cannabis research
The UK is leading the way in medical cannabis research: Doctors present latest findings: Since 2018 doctors in the UK…
When to consider addiction treatment
When to consider drug and alcohol addiction treatment? There are many reasons to seek treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.…
Why more women are seeking help for ADHD
Why more women are seeking help for ADHD: Priory experts discuss the new, recently reported ‘phenomenon’ of an increase in…
How cranberries could improve memory and ward off dementia
How cranberries could improve memory and ward off dementia: Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain…