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Children as young as six attending A&E in mental health crisis
1+ week, 4+ day ago (718+ words) The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health is warning that ‘more children are reaching crisis point’ Children as young as six are among a rising number of young people attending A&Es across England in a mental health crisis,…...
Experts reveal whether the Scandinavian sleep method works
1+ week, 5+ day ago (572+ words) Replacing a double duvet cover with two twin covers can lead to a better quality of sleep for some couples Getting a good night’s sleep is the key to a successful day ahead. But if you share a bed with…...
Our obsession with ‘maxxing’ everything is causing anxiety — not self-improvement
2+ week, 4+ day ago (686+ words) If you want to improve yourself, your health or your lifestyle, you need to do it to the “maxx” – according to social media, at least. If you want to better your appearance, you need to try “looksmaxxing”. If you want…...
The surprising way struggling sleepers can boost their energy levels
2+ week, 4+ day ago (167+ words) The Independent The surprising way struggling sleepers can boost their energy levels - A 20-minute workout is just as effective as a 90-minute nap at combating memory loss caused by sleep deprivation, researchers from McGill University have found. - Researchers tested 54 healthy…...
ADHD and autism services in England ‘under significant pressure’, watchdog warns
2+ week, 4+ day ago (605+ words) Children and adults with ADHD and autism face ‘long waiting times, variations in access and fragmented care’ Services for individuals with autism and ADHD are "under significant pressure", with patients "falling through the gaps", a watchdog has warned. A new…...
ADHD and autism services in England ‘under significant pressure’, ombudsman warns
2+ week, 5+ day ago (605+ words) Children and adults with ADHD and autism face ‘long waiting times, variations in access and fragmented care’ Services for individuals with autism and ADHD are "under significant pressure", with patients "falling through the gaps", a watchdog has warned. A new…...
Study reveals surprising mental health impact of pets on young children
3+ week, 3+ day ago (598+ words) Questions like ‘will getting a pet benefit our child’s mental health?’ are increasingly common and pertinent Questions like “will getting a pet benefit our child’s mental health?” are increasingly common and pertinent. In Spain, for instance, more than half of…...
Are pets good for your children’s mental health? It depends on the type of animal
3+ week, 4+ day ago (598+ words) Questions like ‘will getting a pet benefit our child’s mental health?’ are increasingly common and pertinent Questions like “will getting a pet benefit our child’s mental health?” are increasingly common and pertinent. In Spain, for instance, more than half of…...
If ADHD is a myth, what do psychotherapists like me do now?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (400+ words) A controversial Channel 4 documentary has dismissed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as a social construct – but the practical struggles facing the growing army of adults and children seeking a positive diagnosis don’t disappear quite so easily, says Dr James Barnes The…...