Most young people in London with mental health disorder ‘don’t receive a diagnosis’ - study The new study, published by experts at King’s College London examined data on young people in south London Evening Standard · Oct 12
Michael J. Fox Foundation awards $62.4m for Parkinson’s early detection research Researchers all around the world are racing to understand Parkinson's disease well enough to slow it, stop it or catch it before symptoms take hold. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research has put sixty-two point four million dollars behind that race, awarding one hundred and eight grants in… The Times of India · Oct 12
Premier League urged to back football on prescription to tackle depression and mental health Participants under the trial received complimentary match tickets and are met by regular fans prior to the kick-off The Independent UK · Oct 12
The Guardian view on mental health: overdiagnosis is not the problem facing young people Editorial: Parity of esteem with physical healthcare remains a distant prospect. Ministers must do more to tackle rising distress The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
Finally, a helpful intervention in the ‘overdiagnosis’ wars. But where’s the money to answer this tragedy? There is much to agree with in the Fonagy review into mental health support. Without serious public funding, however, its approach won’t work, says Guardian columnist John Harris The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring Could a drug intended to prevent painful rashes also protect our brains as we get older? The signs are promising – but not conclusive. Yet that’s enough to be driving a boom in shingles jabs The Guardian - UK · Oct 11
All the photos from Walk 4 Hope in Speers Point Angela Hiscock says she walks, with hundreds of others, to raise awareness of a misunderstood disease. Newcastle Herald · Oct 11
World Mental Health Day 2026: What are anxiety symptoms, self-care tips and treatments WHO recommends for the disorder that affects millions worldwide World Mental Health Day 2026: The World Health Organization explains how anxiety disorders can affect daily life, the symptoms people should recognise, and the role of cognitive behavioural therapy and other treatments. WHO also recommends practical self-care measures, including regular physical activity, relaxation techniques and mindfulness, while stressing the importance… The Economic Times · Oct 10
Frequent Mental Distress in Adults 18 to 29 Climbed From 12.7% to 21.3% Since 2012 Despite Recent Declines CDC data show 1 in 5 adults 18 to 29 report frequent mental distress, up from 2012 but down two years straight. Where to find help today. Medical Daily · Oct 10
Prince Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK Prince Harry said he ‘slipped into a depression for about two weeks’ as he adjusted to life away from the UK Evening Standard · Oct 9
Bruce Willis 'Continues to Build on His Legacy' as Wife Emma Heming Willis Pays Heartfelt Tribute Emma Heming Willis paid tribute to Bruce Willis during FTD Awareness Week, saying his influence has helped her support families affected by dementia and care partners. International Business Times UK · Oct 9
Her Left Hand Seemed to Have a Mind of Its Own, and a Rare Gene Disorder Was Eroding Her Brain A 43-year-old mother's rogue left hand and personality changes were traced to a rare CSF1R gene disorder that erodes the brain's white matter. Medical Daily · Oct 9
Hymns and Childhood Songs Topped the Phantom Music 81 Patients Heard, and Hearing Loss Was Often Not the Cause A Dutch study of people who hear music that isn't playing found that half had no documented hearing loss, and most found the music a burden. Medical Daily · Oct 9
When Parkinson's Brain Implants Shut Off, Most Patients Rode It Out, but 3 of 210 Landed in Intensive Care Of 210 Parkinson's patients with brain implants, 28 had stimulation stopped, and 3 developed a withdrawal crisis that needed intensive care. Medical Daily · Oct 9
Evening Standard · Oct 9 Harry was paid for mental health talk amid claims of 100,000 dollar payment A source close to the duke confirmed he was paid for the session but said exact details are not discussed.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 NHS England mental health services review: what has it found and what does it recommend? Prof Peter Fonagy’s 607-page report is categoric that mental distress has increased substantially and ‘cannot be explained by greater awareness alone’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADHD and autism care soars, inquiry finds England-focused review led by Prof Peter Fonagy returns stark warning and calls for shift to ‘needs-led’ system
Medical Daily · Oct 8 Childhood Abuse Linked to Brain Structure Differences in 3,711 Brain Scans, with Stronger Patterns Seen in Young Women A UCLA-led study of 3,711 brain scans links childhood abuse to brain structure differences. It shows an association, not a cause, and needs follow-up.
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 Prince Harry Says He 'Couldn't Function Without Adrenaline' After Moving to Canada Prince Harry says he experienced an 'adrenaline crash' and about two weeks of depression after moving to Canada, linking the episode to stress, grief and emotional numbness
Evening Standard · Oct 8 Harry tells of his depression and ‘adrenaline crash’ after arriving in Canada The duke opened up about his grief and his mental health in a MasterClass with American neuroscientist Dr Mary-Frances O’Connor.
BANG Premier · Oct 8 Prince Harry believed Princess Diana would return to 'whisk' him away Prince Harry spent years after his mother Princess Diana's death believing she would return to "whisk" him away.
BANG Premier · Oct 8 Prince Harry reveals he 'slipped into depression' after moving to Canada Prince Harry "slipped into a depression" after experiencing an "adrenaline crash" in the weeks after moving to Canada.
Medical Daily · Oct 8 A Brown Rice Diet and Total Silence Looked Like Catatonia, but She Was Choosing Not to Speak A 42-year-old woman stopped speaking and ate only brown rice. Doctors feared catatonia, but her silence was a deliberate act of defiance.
Medical Daily · Oct 8 Dementia Patients Overweight or Obese at Diagnosis Had Up to 27% Lower Death Risk, Raising Caregiver Nutrition Questions A national study of 4,523 U.S. adults with dementia linked higher weight at diagnosis to longer survival. Here is what it means for caregivers.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 Covid, Brexit and Liz Truss mini-budget led to lasting decline in mental health, study finds Researchers found five events, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, caused serious damage to mental wellbeing across UK