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Therapists say they are seeing negative impacts of people increasingly turning to AI chatbots for helpVulnerable people turning to AI chatbots instead of professional therapists for mental health support could be “sliding into a dangerous abyss”, psych…
Chronic exposure to inflammation may explain link to conditions including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder, researchers sayLiving with an autoimmune disease may almost double the risk of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety an…
Experts find link between compulsive use of social media, phones and video games and mental health problemsTeenagers who show signs of being addicted to social media, mobile phones or video games are at greater risk of suicidal behaviour and emotional …
Pop star posts on Instagram about his fright and ‘discomfort’ when asked for photos and autographsRobbie Williams has spoken of the “discomfort” and “panic” he feels when he is approached for photos and autographs by fans.In a post on Instagram, the po…
Visceral videos of people playing with slime or braiding hair soothe those who feel overwhelmed by in-person contactYounger adults are increasingly overwhelmed by in-person interaction and soothing themselves instead with sensory online content, accord…
Exclusive: Researchers aim to develop new techniques to relieve symptoms after finding ‘strong’ link to brain waveScientists say brain stimulation could be used to treat anxiety in people with Parkinson’s disease, after they made an “exciting” discover…
Chief medical officer for England says long absences unhelpful, amid concern over attendance post-CovidChildren with mild and moderate anxiety are likely to be better off attending school because long periods of absence can make symptoms worse, the chi…
Top midwives are calling for 350 additional midwives to help women struggling with mental healthHalf of cases of anxiety and depression among new and expectant mothers in the UK are going undiagnosed, top midwives have warned, as they called for a boos…
Charities say some patients will struggle to access the help they needTwice as many people with mental health conditions are being given virtual therapy on the NHS compared with before the pandemic began.An Observer analysis of data from private provid…
A new study has found a relationship between ambient air pollution and the mental health of those living in the United Kingdom. The findings indicate that when individuals are exposed to air pollution, even below the standards for air quality in the U…