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MHRA instructs health organisations to prepare now for new measures to reduce ongoing serious harms of valproate Other effective medicines are available for epilepsy and bipolar disorder and valproate should only be used if these don’t work or aren’t suitable for an individual patient

Unbearable suffering ends in euthanasia Autistic people with a learning disability under 30 have been choosing euthanasia in the Netherlands, it’s emerged.

Autistic people outperform neurotypicals in a cartoon version of an emotion recognition task People who on the autism spectrum are frequently thought of as lacking the ability to accurately recognize the emotions of others, but is that true? A study published in Autism Research suggests that when certain differences are accounted for, individuals with autism can actually outperform neurotyp...

NHS launch pioneering laser treatment for epilepsy patients | National Health Executive The NHS are set to launch a world-leading laser therapy treatment for those suffering from epilepsy, which is expected to benefit

Noninvasive Brain Stimulation May Boost Memory for 4 Weeks Noninvasive transcranial alternating current stimulation for 20 minutes over 4 days can help improve both short- and long-term memory, with effects lasting for at least a month, new research suggests.

Sugar disrupts microbiome, leading to metabolic disease and diabetes A new study found that sugar consumption disrupts the microbiome and leads to a loss of immune cells in mice. The researchers draw a strong connection between the loss of these immune cells and cardiometabolic diseases, such as diabetes.

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I came across this great video today. It starts with an example of bad practice and then shows you how to be more effective.

How to undertake a su***de risk assessment in an inpatient setting This educational film is in 2 parts showing poor practice and good practice as a nurse attempts to assess the potential risk in allowing a recently admitted ...

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Robin Williams Would Have Been 70 This Year, Here's What We Know About Lewy Body Dementia, Su***de and Parkinson's Nearly seven years after his passing, what do we know about Lewy Bodies Dementia? How can we help people with a neurological disease experiencing suicidal thoughts?

Not my favourite colour but it reduced falls by 50% in one hospital.

Innovative yellow socks scheme helping NHS staff prevent falls | National Health Executive Patient health outcomes are being improved after University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHBD) became the

We have known about the mental health benefits of strawberries for a long time but it seems it's not the amount but the frequency of fruit eating that is is important.

Frequent Fruit Keeps Depression Away – While Savoury Snacks Promote Anxiety News Frequent Fruit Keeps Depression Away – While Savoury Snacks Promote Anxiety Dr Sheena Meredith, MB BS, MPhil | Disclosures | 18 July 2022 People who frequently eat fruit are less likely to report symptoms of depression, according to a new study from Aston University, Birmingham, which found t...

People with mental health issues often smoke and drink which may have been a major factor in creating their problem in the first case.

Smoking causes depression and schizophrenia new report finds | National Health Executive A new report has revealed that smoking can be a contributing factor towards developing depression and schizophrenia.

Higher levels of Bifidobacteria and tumor necrosis factor in children with drug-resistant epilepsy are associated with anti-seizure response to the ketogenic diet - PubMed This study was supported by the Swedish Brain Foundation, Margarethahemmet Society, Stiftelsen Sunnerdahls Handikappfond, Linnea & Josef Carlssons Foundation, and The McCormick Genomic & Proteomic Center.

Entrepreneur and model living with Down syndrome on life without limits The couple has made history in each of their respective fields.

“Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh.

There was a pause.

"Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet.

"No," said Pooh after a bit. "No, I don't think I do."

"That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend.

"What are you doing?" asked Pooh.

"Nothing, really," said Piglet. "Only, I know what Difficult Days are like. I quite often don't feel like talking about it on my Difficult Days either.

"But goodness," continued Piglet, "Difficult Days are so much easier when you know you've got someone there for you. And I'll always be here for you, Pooh."

And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs...he thought that his best friend had never been more right."
A.A. Milne

Virtual Reality Therapy Promising for Agoraphobia The intervention reduced symptoms in patients with psychosis who experienced intense fears facing real-world situations, but it may be widely applicable.

Borderline Personality Disorder: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology Personality traits are enduring patterns of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and oneself. When they are exhibited in a wide range of important social and personal contexts and cause serious functional impairment or subjective distress, they constitute a personality disorde...

Reducing Nighttime Checks Is Safe and Helps Patients Sleep An algorithm can help doctors decide which hospitalized patients can safely skip routine checks of vital signs at night.

More support fort he benefits of walking.

Physical activity found to be more beneficial than previously known for brain health of children The 5,955 child participants examined were part of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development cohort.

Older people's falls reduced by 43% thanks to checklist used in 84 care homes A three-year study involving 1,657 residents in 84 care homes across England has led to a checklist which has reduced residents’ falls by 43 per cent.

The term 'Personality Disorder' is a pejorative term and the 'Borderline' suffix is confusing and unhelpful, so says the author of this article,

A New Name for BPD? Some psychiatrists believe that how borderline personality disorder is characterized is all wrong.

Big Pharma’s Manufactured Epidemic: The Misdiagnosis of ADHD Investigative journalist Alan Schwarz sounds the alarm

My take on the study is that antidepressants can be confidently discontinued after 6 months if the patient feels well enough. What we we don't know is whether the the people who successfully come off medication also had any psychological interventions as well. Also medication has to be geared to the individual and the 'fine grain' of what to base the decision on is not yet clear.

Maintenance or discontinuation of antidepressants for depression? Maintenance discontinuation antidepressants depression - ANTLER trial explores if antidepressant maintenance can reduce the risk of relapse in depression.