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Australian researchers have identified a new subtype of depression – termed “circadian...

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Not all adversity is equal: bullying, maltreatment, and persistent psychotic-like experiences

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,...

Alarm bells ringing:...

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most widely diagnosed neurodevelopmental condition, affecting as many as 5% of children and adolescents (Cortese et al.,...

Physical health side...

Today I am bringing you a slightly different kind of blog. As a jobbing Psychiatrist I spend the majority of my time considering...

Does harsh parenting...

Parents’ treatment of their children, as well as family dynamics more broadly, are related to the children and young people’s (CYP) mental health....

Will the Online...

Recently the Online Safety Act has returned to public discussion as changes have been implemented to the way adult content is accessed in...

Digital peer support:...

When I started my PhD study, before the Covid pandemic, I’d get asked why I was looking at how peer supporters use digital...