We know more about how childhood shapes adulthood than previous generations did. But when we talk about adversity, there could be an endless range of experiences. Losing at Monopoly after landing on Mayfair with a hotel may have felt devastating as a child, but adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) refer to more severe stressors, ranging from abuse and neglect to bullying,...
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood and contested diagnoses in mental health. Characterised by emotional dysregulation, unstable relationships, and...
Vaping can help people quit smoking whilst significantly decreasing their exposure to deadly toxins and improving their health outcomes (Lindson et al., 2025;...
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterised by excessive, persistent and uncontrollable worry. Recent evidence suggests GAD symptoms may increase between the ages of...
Why lived experience matters for mental health innovation
Time
In mental health, delays worsen outcomes. Every extra month waiting for diagnosis or treatment increases the...
What Did the Study Find?
The researchers found that some antidepressants are more likely to cause weight gain and cardiovascular changes than others. For...