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,...
Peer support has rapidly emerged as a core component of mental health services, particularly in high-income countries. As mental health systems globally shift...
The study also highlighted the protective role of perceived organisational support. Employees who felt valued and cared for by their employers were less...
Severe mental disorders (SMDs) such as bipolar disorder, unipolar mood disorders, and psychosis are thought to affect around half a million people in...
Self-harm is not simply a psychiatric diagnosis, but a behaviour found worldwide with varying cultural, social, psychological and personal causes. Despite its global...