Mental Health
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Lockdown study reveals how mental fatigue can be reversed
feature Psychologists have had a unique opportunity to study the effects of social isolation
By The Week Staff Published
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How schools can support children’s mental health
In Depth The best have helped their students to build resilience during the challenges of the past year
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Elections make us miserable, global study reveals
feature Research spanning 24 European countries finds that polling days cause dissatisfaction to rise by 16%
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Global coronavirus responses ‘have made other diseases worse’
In Depth From mental health to cancer, a medical history expert explains the hidden damage caused by Covid-19
By The Week Staff Published
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Coronavirus: the psychological illnesses that can be triggered by Covid
In Depth New study finds that one in five patients infected with the virus go on to suffer from mental disorder
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Britain home to the ‘unhappiest teenagers in Europe’ - but why?
Speed Read Charity says ‘modern life’ and ‘exam pressure’ is driving down life satisfaction
By Joe Evans Published
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Lasting impact: how Covid damages the human brain
In Depth New research suggests coronavirus complications may include stroke and psychosis
By The Week Staff Published
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Coronavirus: advice on mental health - and practical tips for cabin fever
In Depth Drawing up a family contract and earmarking different zones in your home can help with isolation and anxiety
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What’s behind the surge in suicides by UK veterans of the Afghan war?
Speed Read Government expresses concern as 14 former soldiers kill themselves in two months
By The Week Staff Published
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City traders call for shorter working hours
Speed Read UK and European exchanges urged to cut trading hours to 9 to 4 in bid to improve work-life balance
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Why are Britain’s mental health hospitals being criticised?
In Depth Patients with learning disabilities endure ‘horrific’ conditions, say MPs and peers
By James Ashford Last updated
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Medicinal cannabis ‘does not help depression and anxiety’
Speed Read New research review suggests use of the drug can worsen psychotic symptoms
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The happiest and least happy places to live in the UK
In Depth Residents of Ribble Valley in Lancashire now have even more reason to smile
By Gabriel Power Published
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Can you teach ‘mental toughness’?
In Depth Schools have a considerable interest in fostering such positive attributes, argues psychology professor
By The Week Staff Published
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