Mental health inquiry evidence prompts ‘refocus’

The woman in charge of an inquiry into thousands of mental health patient deaths has said she would “refocus” her next session in response to “emerging evidence” and “ongoing issues” around an NHS … →Read more

Hampshire NHS trust taking part in dementia blood test trial

The blood test measures p-tau217, which indicates the presence of amyloid and tau proteins – hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease – in the brain. →Read more

Even without social media, phones have a subtle, damaging effect on our mental health | Devi Sridhar

Digital communication in its most basic forms can push us into an ‘always on’ state – and generate feelings of exclusion or rejection When I first started teaching at Oxford in 2005, I would offer “office hours” a couple of times a week. They were literally that – time for students to come by my […] →Read more

ISLANDER TO WALK 67 MILES LIVING OFF FORAGED FOOD IN AID OF DEMENTIA CHARITY – Island Echo

ISLANDER TO WALK 67 MILES LIVING OFF FORAGED FOOD IN AID OF DEMENTIA CHARITY  Island Echo →Read more

A frontotemporal dementia–like phenotype in schizophrenia: links to striatal dopamine and iron accumulation – Nature

A frontotemporal dementia–like phenotype in schizophrenia: links to striatal dopamine and iron accumulation  Nature →Read more

Projecting future demand for adult social care in Scotland: what’s possible – and what isn’t (yet) – Fraser of Allander Institute

Projecting future demand for adult social care in Scotland: what’s possible – and what isn’t (yet)  Fraser of Allander Institute →Read more

Love behind locked doors: Supporting children and families in North Macedonia’s prisons – coe.int

Love behind locked doors: Supporting children and families in North Macedonia’s prisons  coe.int →Read more

Dementia warning signs as researchers reveal TV remote confusion could signal cognitive decline

Experts have warned that a symptom experienced while watching TV could be an indicator of dementia. This is among a number of potential red flags associated with cognitive decline. →Read more

North Wales eye care team raises £440 for dementia charity | – Deeside.com

North Wales eye care team raises £440 for dementia charity |  Deeside.com →Read more

HHS ramps up psychedelic development for mental health – Healio

HHS ramps up psychedelic development for mental health  Healio →Read more