Kids Who Blame Themselves for Mom’s Sadness More Likely to Face Depression, Anxiety

Children who feel a sense of responsibility for their mother’s sadness or depression are more likely to face depression and anxiety themselves, according to a new study led by researchers at Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Texas.
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Family Meals Can Provide Mental and Physical Benefits

New research finds that more frequent family meals were associated with better dietary outcomes and family functioning outcomes.
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Tailored support should be offered to those affected by suspected suicide, says NICE

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Coping strategy therapy for family dementia carers works long-term

A program of therapy and coping strategies for people who care for family members with dementia successfully improves the carers' mental health for at least a six-year follow-up, finds a new study.Read ScienceDaily article here

New eating disorder guidance urges better support for families and carers

The UK’s eating disorder charity Beat has today launched new guidance encouraging healthcare providers to ensure better support for families of people with eating disorders, including by offering an assessment of their own mental health needs and offering access to peer-to-peer support programmes.Click here to go to website

NHS ‘sleep clinic’ programme boosts children and parents’ mental health

A pioneering NHS pilot scheme to help vulnerable children improve their sleep patterns has delivered significant improvements to families’ health and wellbeing. Read NHS England news here

Laying Off Your Partner In Tough Times May Have More Impact Than Comforting

If your partner is going through a stressful time, simply refraining from arguments and other negative behaviors may make an even bigger impact than reaching out with comforting behaviors, according to a new study published in the Journal of Family Psychology. Click here to read PsychCentral article

Safe and reliable mental health advice for older people and those who care for them

MindEd for Families has launched MindEd for Older People which is a free web-based resource providing information about mental health issues for older people and their families. The resource is supported by NHS England in partnership with Health Education England. Click here for link

Study IDs Psychosocial Barriers to Treating Childhood Obesity

A new study shows that obese children whose families have elevated psychological and social risks, including child behavior problems, parent mental health issues, and family financial difficulties, are more likely to drop out of weight management treatment and less likely to lose weight.  Click here to read further.

Including Family in Caregiving Can Aid Healing, Reduce Readmissions

A new initiative led by Intermountain Healthcare allows family members of hospitalized patients to participate in their care, resulting in better healing and reduced readmission rates. Click here to read PsychCentral article

Help available for Worcestershire youngsters during Children's Mental Health Awareness Week

WORCESTERSHIRE Health and Care NHS Trust – the main providers of mental health within the county – is reminding young people who may be living with mental health issues, and their families, of the help that is available to them early, to prevent issues getting worse. Read newspaper article here