Childhood obesity: applying All Our Health

Evidence and guidance on childhood obesity, to help families and communities intervene and help change eating and activity habits. Click here to access guidance

Alcohol: applying All Our Health

Evidence and guidance to help healthcare professionals reduce alcohol-related harm. Click here to access guidance

Wellbeing and mental health: applying All Our Health

Evidence and guidance to enable healthcare professionals make improvements against wider factors that affect health and wellbeing in mental health. Click here to access guidance

Single Bout of Exercise May Immediately Boost Memory for Some Older Adults

A new study shows that a single bout of exercise may improve cognitive function and working memory in some older adults. Read PsychCentral article here

Many psychiatric disorders have heightened impulsivity

The study analyzed data from studies across eight different psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and others. Click here to read ScienceDaily article

Excess body fat increases the risk of depression

Carrying ten kilograms of excess body fat increases the risk of depression by seventeen per cent. The more fat, the greater the probability of developing depression. This is the main conclusion of a new study carried out by researchers from Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark. Click here to read ScienceDaily article

‘Gardening helps our mental health. They should do more of it in jail’

HMP Parc’s gardening scheme is improving prisoners’ lives – and has won an award from the Royal Horticultural Society. Read newspaper article here

Restless Legs Syndrome Tied to Triple the Risk of Suicide, Self-Harm

A new study has found that restless legs syndrome is associated with a nearly tripled risk of suicide and self-harm. Click here to read PsychCentral article

Many Patients Hide Life-Threatening Issues From Their Doctors

A new study finds that many patients who have faced domestic violence, sexual assault, depression or thoughts of suicide are likely to hide this information from their healthcare providers. Read PsychCentral article here

7 Films About Mental Health On Netflix UK That Shed Light On Some Seriously Important Topics

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9 Signs You've Ignored Your Mental Health For Too Long - Bustle

If you tend to just power through life’s inevitable difficulties, then you probably know how to get things done. But sometimes, this behavior can make it easy to ignore your own emotional or psychological distress. Read website article here

More Harm Than Good: Why More Isn't Always Better With Older People's Medicines

Read King's Fund blog here

Preventing Falls In People With Learning Disabilities: Making Reasonable Adjustments

Read Government guidance here

Top tips on looking after you and your mental health at your fingertips

LOCAL health teams are helping people across the area with their physical and mental health over summer, writes Carrie Eddins. Read newspaper article here

The Ward Round: Why your trust needs an OT

The debate around workforce shortages in the NHS is often focused on doctors and nurses, the largest and most visible staff groups. However, as made clear by the long-term plan for the NHS, allied health professionals significantly support the demand faced by the NHS and there are studies that demonstrate they improve patient flow. Read HSJ article here - if you have problems access the journal please contact the library on 01905 760601

Marijuana Can Boost Risks of Drinking Alcohol

A new study has discovered that people who use alcohol and marijuana simultaneously were more likely to drink heavier and more often.Click here to read PsychCentral

Good Heart Health at 50 May Mean Lower Dementia Risk Later

Good cardiovascular health at age 50 is linked to a reduced risk of dementia later in life, according to a new study of British adults published in The BMJ journal. Available from our library website or ask the library 01905 760601

Government response to "Ignoring the alarms follow-up: too many avoidable deaths from eating disorders"

In June 2019, the House of Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee published its report into avoidable deaths from eating disorders. It contained recommendations across six areas to improve eating disorder services and this report outlines the government's response to the recommendations.  Click here to read further.

Dementia care program improves mental health of patients, caregivers

UCLA-led research finds that a comprehensive dementia care program staffed by nurse practitioners working within a health system improves the mental and emotional health of patients and their caregivers.  Click here to read further.

Regular Exercise May Avert Physical Markers For Those at Risk for Alzehimer’s

Regular moderate exercise is not only good for memory as people age, it also appears to help prevent the development of physical signs of Alzheimer’s, known as biomarkers, in those who are at risk for the disease, according to new research.  Click here to read further.

Mental Health Network seeks nominations for new NHS Chair board member

The Mental Health Network (MHN) is currently seeking nominations to its board for a Chair representative from a Mental Health NHS Trust or Foundation Trust.  Click here to read further.

Why stress and anxiety aren't always bad

People generally think of stress and anxiety as negative concepts, but while both stress and anxiety can reach unhealthy levels, psychologists have long known that both are unavoidable -- and that they often play a helpful, not harmful, role in our daily lives, according to a presentation at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association.  Click here to read further.

Online Self-Management Helpful for Anxiety, Depression and Pain

Emerging research suggests that for some individuals, online symptom self-management plus clinician telecare is the best strategy for treating anxiety, depression and pain.  Click here to read further.

Apathy: A Common but Understudied Symptom of Dementia

In a new U.K. study of 4,320 people with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers found that 45% of study participants had apathy — the absence of emotion, interest, concern or passion — and that the condition was often distinct from depression.  Click here to read further.

Depression Symptoms, Protein Buildup in Brain Tied to Later Cognitive Decline

Depression symptoms in cognitively healthy older adults together with brain amyloid — protein deposits which are a biological marker of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) — could trigger changes in memory and thinking over time, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open.  Click here to read further.

Blaming mass shootings on mental illness leads to stigma, experts warn

Psychologists and psychiatrists speak out against Trump after he blamed mental illness for El Paso and Dayton mass shootings. Read newspaper article here

Dementia accounts for one in 10 deaths in England and Wales, new figures show

Dementia is the biggest health crisis of our time, experts have said, as statistics show the disease accounted for more than a tenth of the registered deaths in England and Wales in 2018. Read Home Care Insight article here

What are the mental health benefits of cat ownership?

Here, we take a journey into the scientific research behind mental health benefits of pet ownership, specifically, the opinion-dividing cat. Click here for news piece

Worcester’s masculine yoga event tackled the stigma around men’s mental health

A YOGA event aimed at tackling men’s mental health has taken place in a bid to combat the stigma around discussion among males. Click here to read news piece

Dementia data and analysis: a guide for health professionals

Explains how commissioners and health professionals can use data and analysis for decisions about dementia services and interventions. Click here for government guidance

Dementia profile: August 2019 data update

Updated figures on the estimated diagnosis rate for dementia, broken down by geographical area. Click here for government data

Smartphone Games May Ease Work Stress Better Than Mindfulness Apps

A new U.K. study finds that digital games, typical of those used on smartphones, may outperform mindfulness apps when it comes to relieving work-related stress. Read PsychCentral news article here

Faith groups can tackle loneliness, says report

NATIONAL initiatives to tackle loneliness should include faith-based communities and organisations, a report on how religious groups combat the problem suggests. In addition, the groups should ensure that their activities are known to public services and other organisations fighting loneliness, it says. Read Church Times article here

People who eat dark chocolate less likely to be depressed

Eating dark chocolate may positively affect mood and relieve depressive symptoms, finds a new study looking at whether different types of chocolate are associated with mood disorders. Click here to read ScienceDaily article

Service user experience in adult mental health services

This quality standard covers improving the experience of people using adult NHS mental health services. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement. Read NICE guidance here

Unpaid carers need more support to cope with financial and emotional stress

NICE has published new draft guidance which aims to improve the wellbeing of adults who provide unpaid care for people over 16 years old. Read NICE news item here

Parents' mental illness increases suicide risk in adults with tinnitus, hyperacusis

A study is the first to examine the relationship between parental mental illness like anxiety and depression in childhood and the risk of suicide and self-harm in adults who suffer from tinnitus, noise or ringing in the ears, and hyperacusis, extreme sensitivity to noise.  Click here to read further.

Study: Music Therapy Helps Brain Sync with Therapist

An innovative study reveals that the brains of a patient and therapist become synchronized during a music therapy session. The first-time finding is viewed as a breakthrough that could improve future interactions between patients and therapists.  Click here to read further.

Suicide prevention profile: September 2019 update

The Suicide prevention profile has been produced to help develop understanding at a local level and support an intelligence driven approach to suicide prevention.  Government publication, click here to access.