Archive for November, 2013
Debating dementia diagnosis – detecting differences
An early diagnosis means that someone knows what is causing their symptoms or difficulties, enables them to plan ahead, and can provide access to care and treatment which may slow down the illness or make it more manageable. However, the opening debate at this year’s Dementia Congress threw the issue up in the air again.
It’s important for researchers to look for innovative ways to help people to manage their own mental health
Marcus Munafò, Professor of Biological Psychology and Ian Penton-Voak, Professor of Evolutional Psychology at the University of Bristol talk about how their ground-breaking app, HappyPlace, helps people cope with low mood in an innovative way.
A diagnosis of schizophrenia set me apart from the rest of the world
As part of schizophrenia awareness week, David reflects on the impact of receiving a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Nice work if you can get it
For millions of us a good deal of our waking hours are spent at work, with the rest of the time often divided between travelling to work and worrying about work. It’s no wonder, then, that mental health in the workplace is becoming an increasingly pressing issue.
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