There are a wide range of secure forensic hospitals and units in the UK. I have visited many of these in my role at the Institute of Mental Health. Some are relatively modern builds like the Blair ...

Background: The positive component of Mental Health Literacy (PMeHL) refers to a person’s awareness of how to achieve and maintain good mental health. Although explored recently, the term still lacks ...

Learn to work in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health and emotional problems and how to promote mental health and wellness. Upon completion of the program, you will be prepared to ...

(Rossi, A., Some Pre-World War II Antecedents of Community Mental Health Theory and Practice. Mental Hygiene, 1962, 46, 78-98). At the turn of the nineteenth century, Darwinian thinking dominated the ...

Perinatal mental health (PMH) problems are those which occur during pregnancy or in the first year following the birth of a child. Perinatal mental illness affects up to 27% of new and expectant mums ...

Those with mental health conditions may be labeled, stereotyped, or discriminated against as a result. For example, someone with a mental health condition may be called “crazy” or “dangerous”.

Mental Health Medications: How Do They Work? There are several types of drugs available to treat mental illnesses. Some of the most commonly used are antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs ...

Forensic therapists work with both juvenile and adult offenders, both individually and in groups. The work takes place in prisons, hospitals, schools, specialized mental health centers and ...

January is famous for being a difficult time for many, with days like Blue Monday dedicated to raising awareness about keeping our minds healthy. Continuing on that theme, we’ve put together a list of ...

February 14, 2025 • Parenting can keep you on your toes all day. But if you find it so physically and mentally draining you can't enjoy family time, it may be a sign of burnout. Here's what you ...

Feb. 11, 2025 — Answer seven questions and get an indication of how your relationship is right now. Just in time for Valentine's Day, researchers are publishing a new study that introduces a ...

Elite athletes, coaches and high-performance staff are exposed to a range of stressors that have been shown to increase their susceptibility to experiencing mental ill-health. Despite this, athletes ...