Viewing self-harm images online – harmful and protective?
Given increased scrutiny of the online world and the potential for harm, a focused discussion of how viewing self-harm and suicide-related images online is likely to impact ...
Blogs
Doc Shares CBSE Class 12 Result With a Reminder for Students
Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, took to Twitter to address the emotional turmoil that students go through during CBSE exam results. Here’s what his Twitter ...
Cost of Living Crisis: No One-Size-Fits-All Solution
The current cost of living crisis in the UK is one symptom of pervasive inequalities in our society. Opportunities for financial security and good health are unfortunately not universally ...
Genetic risk for schizophrenia is associated with changes in heart structure and function
The lifespan of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia is estimated to be 20 years less than that of the general population (Laursen TM et al. 2014). Contributing to this ...
I Live With Schizophrenia; What I Want People to Understand
“My mother has been my rock throughout. It’s a tough journey, and the space to rediscover and reimagine relationships is critical. We found some common ground and re-established our relationship ...
Mental Health and Violence Against Women: Rita’s Story
Across the world, violence against women and girls is a serious and pervasive problem. Preventative measures are greatly needed to benefit future generations as well as mental health interventions ...
Is persistent anxiety and depression in childhood a one-way road to adverse outcomes in adulthood?
Anxiety and depression are highly prevalent in children and young people (learn more in my last Mental Elf blog) and early identification can lead to better long-term ...
