Psychiatry’s Blind Spot: New research shows mental health conditions have biological triggers – ABC listen

Groundbreaking new research by a leading Oxford University psychiatrist has found that many serious mental health disorders can have biological and bodily triggers, which could radically transform the way mental illness is understood and treated. Evidence is accumulating that a damaged immune system can lead to diseases such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, tics, anxiety, depression and … Read more

Green spaces improve mental health by mitigating effect of long-term NO2 exposure

Green spaces improve mental health by mitigating the effect of prolonged exposure to NO2 We use cookies for analytics, advertising and to improve our site. You agree to our use of cookies by continuing to use our site. To learn more, check out our Cookies policy Y Cookie settings.okay .

Labels like ‘psycho’ or ‘schizo’ can hurt. Here are alternative clinical terms

It is common to hear people use stigmatizing, discriminatory and hurtful labels such as “psycho”, “schizo” or “totally bipolar”. Others may minimize the conditions by saying that they, too, are “a bit OCD” because they value structure and organization. (Also read: 10 simple tips to control your mental health) This kind of everyday use of … Read more