Eating disorders ‘risen considerably’ during the pandemic
Eating disorders 'risen considerably' during the pandemic: An expert has spoken of a significant increase in eating disorder referrals –…
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Advice to help families cope during COVID-19
Advice to help families cope during COVID-19: Family life has changed dramatically since the outbreak of the coronavirus. For many…
The true cost of chemotherapy
The true cost of chemotherapy: Chemotherapy for breast cancer costs the UK economy more than £248 million annually, including 'out-of-pocket'…
How hope can make you happier with your lot
Having hope for the future could protect people from risky behaviours such as drinking and gambling – according to new…
How to cope at Christmas
How to cope at Christmas: Priory experts on handling grief and loneliness over the festive season Social media can offer…
Beneath the White Coat
Doctors in distress: Beneath the White Coat: Doctors Their Minds and Mental Health, the new book by Dame Clare Gerada.…
Primary school-aged children self-harming
New research reveals that some primary school-aged children have self-harmed, prompting calls for intervention efforts to start earlier. Led by researchers…
Bringing mentally healthy schools to life!
https://youtu.be/0fnCukZegJc Bringing mentally healthy schools to life in Western Australia! There are many opportunities in the school environment for students,…
School mental health program benefits teachers as well as students
School mental health program benefits teachers as well as students: With stress and anxiety currently high among many people, new Curtin research has…
Loneliness and isolation fuelling alcohol addiction in older people
Birmingham-based Priory expert: Loneliness and isolation is fuelling alcohol addiction in older people:- Leading psychiatrist Dr Syed Omair Ahmed says…
Therapy dog, Bilbo helps patients with mental health conditions
Patients at Priory Hospital Woking with stress, anxiety and depression are benefiting from access to a new therapy dog "Bilbo". …
Managing depression and insomnia
Depression and insomnia - advice, information and treatment from The Priory: Depression and insomnia are often interlinked but the connection…