YouR-Study
The YouR-study is seeking to recruit young adults between 16-35 years of age who might be at risk for developing mental health problems.
The goal of this study is to identify the psychological and biological factors that may predispose or protect youths from developing mental health problems. The YouR-study involves a team of psychologists and psychiatrists from the University of Glasgow and Edinburgh.
14/03/2017
Help to reduce the stigma associated with mental health problems A YOUTH charity which helps young people get into jobs, education and training is highlighting the issue of mental health problems among…
14/03/2017
Gillian Anderson tells of her battle with mental health demons and how she beat self-doubt Gillian Anderson, the actress, has told how she has battled mental health problems during her career but was helped to overcome her self-doubt by compiling daily lists of things to be grateful for.
02/03/2017
Young people 'fear stigma' if they ask for mental-health help - BBC News Fear of stigma is major obstacle to seeking help for mental health issues, research finds.
27/06/2016
NHS launch online tool to help youngsters' mental health A NEW service intended to help improve mental health in young people has been launched by the NHS.
Mental health issues – a crisis in US prisons A large number of prisoners in US jails have a mental health issue, but the support systems to help them are often not there – but there are signs this is beginning to change. Mary O’Hara reports.
20/06/2016
Mental health experts "disappointed" by surge in Glasgow kids needing treatment MENTAL health experts are criticised the increasing number of kids seeking help for mental health problems in Glasgow.
20/06/2016
Enterprising Glasgow pupils scoop top award Glasgow schools made up almost half of those recognised at the Social Enterprise in Education Awards in Edinburgh.
13/06/2016
Glasgow Science Festival: Patrick's Day 'Patrick's Day' addresses the complex relationships between Patrick, diagnosed with schizophrenia, his mother who desperately tries to manage Patrick’s life and Karen, an air hostess struggling with her own desperate thoughts. Join us for a screening of this compelling film and a Q&A with University...
11/05/2016
Jeremy Vine - Mental Health Week 2016 - BBC Radio 2 Jeremy Vine highlights Mental Health Awareness on Radio 2
05/05/2016
Scottish Government urged to end mental health inequalities The Health Inequalities Conference in Glasgow called for action to be taken on mental health.
01/04/2016
Healing Voices Movie | Glasgow You are invited to be a part of the grass roots, non-theatrical release of HEALINGVOICES, a social action documentary that asks the question: What are we talking about when we talk about 'mental illness'. This is a fully subsidised event financially supported by the Mental Health and Wellbeing Resea…