Mental Health
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Jobs for the boys: does the UK need a minister for men?
Conservative MP calls for dedicated cabinet role to combat 'crisis' in men's mental health and education
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Jonah Hill and the rise of therapy speak
Talking Point Film star’s texts to former girlfriend highlight new desire to apply language of psychotherapy to everyday life
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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The ‘dramatic’ rise of ADHD
feature Diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have risen sharply in the UK
By The Week Staff Published
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Why is the hay fever season so bad in 2023?
In Depth The UK was hit with a ‘pollen bomb’ and hay fever season may continue to get worse thanks to climate change
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The debate over police and mental health crisis care
Talking Point Commissioner says current approach to crises is “untenable”
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Good health news: seven surprising medical discoveries made in 2023
In Depth A fingerprint test for cancer, a menopause patch and the shocking impacts of body odour are just a few of the developments made this year
By The Week Staff Published
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What is misophonia?
feature New Cate Blanchett film Tár has drawn attention to the little-known but debilitating neurological condition
By Kate Samuelson Published
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The pros and cons of self-referral on the NHS
Pros and Cons Keir Starmer’s proposal could cut waiting times and save money but there are concerns over safety
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The problem with online mental health treatment
feature Therapy apps proved popular during the pandemic but rapid growth has raised questions
By Richard Windsor Published
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What has happened to Levi Davis?
Speed Read Concern for rugby and X Factor star who was suffering from depression and last seen over a week ago
By The Week Staff Published
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Does big tech monetise adolescent pain?
Talking Point Father of Molly Russell, 14, said she had been sucked into a ‘vortex’ of ever darker material
By The Week Staff Published
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What does hot weather do to your brain?
Today's Big Question Cognitive function, mental health and even crime are all linked to high temperatures
By The Week Staff Published
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What we know about the Copenhagen mall shooting
Speed Read Lone gunman had mental health issues and not thought to have terror motive, police say
By The Week Staff Published
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Are we facing a brain fog epidemic?
feature Loss of mental clarity and inability to concentrate linked to long Covid
By The Week Staff Published
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