Socially isolated and lonely people have been found to have a higher risk of death compared to their socially connected peers.
mental health
Prescribing exercise for mental health
Exercise plays an important role in the treatment of people with mental illness.
Anti-inflammatory diet may help depression
A healthy diet with anti-inflammatory properties may help to alleviate depressive symptoms in some people.
Video: Gut bacteria may influence your mental health
How does your gut microbiome affect your mental health? And can probiotics help to change your mood?
Suicidal behaviour and self-harm
Suicide and self harm creates great sadness and soul-searching among the family and friends and the community at large.
Mental illness: how family and friends can help
When a relative or friend develops a mental illness, it can be distressing, worrying and isolating for everyone involved.
Suicide: what are the warning signs?
A number of factors increase a person's risk of suicide. Find out some of the warning signs of suicide and how to help someone at risk.
St John’s wort adverse reactions highlighted
The herbal antidepressant St John's wort has similar side-effects to some prescription antidepressants, including anxiety, panic attacks, dizziness, vomiting, amnesia and aggressive behaviour.
Video: Boredom
Although more obvious in children, we all experience boredom at some time. Adults usually ignore it and move on, but prolonged boredom should not be ignored. Find out how to make boredom work for you.
Video: Lift your mood with some weights
Weightlifting is an effective treatment for moderate depression, in a similar way to aerobic exercise.
