Search Tag: mental health
2024 18 Jul
Missed appointments have long been a significant issue in healthcare delivery, adversely affecting the quality of care, leading to treatment delays, increased emergency department visits, poorer health outcomes, and even a higher risk of death. In England, the rate of missed mental health appointments is notably high, at 19.1%. This issue affects...Read more
2024 22 May
Mental health is a significant public health concern with considerable economic impacts and loss of quality of life. Depression affects about 19.4 million Americans annually, while generalised anxiety disorder affects approximately 19.8 million people. Globally, mental health conditions are a major cause of reduced quality of life and contribute...Read more
2024 08 May
Mental health is increasingly recognised as a critical component of overall well-being, not only for individuals and families but also for the productivity of economies and the inclusivity of societies. However, challenges persist, particularly within healthcare settings where the well-being of healthcare professionals is deeply intertwined with...Read more
2024 11 Apr
Real men don't cry – or at least that is what society has made us believe. Hypermasculinisation refers to a gender role that makes men feel crying is weak or feminine. Unfortunately, the trend has produced men who cannot express themselves, and bottling up these emotions leads to depression and harms mental health. Everyone has their...Read more
2024 22 Mar
With the growing popularity of online casinos and bookies, it becomes a more and more hard-to-achieve goal to keep players safe from problem gambling. What seems like a fun and simple pastime at first sight can become an addiction, similar to alcohol and drugs, if used continuously without breaks. According to the National Council on...Read more
2024 05 Mar
Since the early 2000s, women have been major drivers of the significant growth in the healthcare sector, making up three-quarters of the workforce. However, this rise has brought concerns about their well-being due to the pressures they face both at work and at home. Studies show that female healthcare professionals are more susceptible to mental...Read more
2024 01 Mar
In the demanding landscape of healthcare, radiographers serve as the cornerstone of diagnostic and radiotherapy services, playing a pivotal role in patient care. There is a need to collectively address the critical issue of sustaining and supporting those who dedicate their careers to caring for others. Compassionate leadership and resilience-building...Read more
2024 29 Jan
In a world where conversations about mental health often lurk in the shadows, the stark reality of suicide breaks through with an urgent whisper, demanding our attention. Every year, millions grapple with suicidal thoughts, yet the topic remains shrouded in taboo and silence. This silence isn't just deafening—it's deadly. By breaking...Read more
2023 02 Nov
The term burnout is nothing new - it's been around for decades. It usually means when someone's occupation, such as work or study, becomes too intense, tiring, exhausting and results in that person no longer being able to perform the function that the commitment requires. When you're burnt out, you have no energy for anything, even the...Read more
2023 31 Oct
Games are an integral part of human life, regardless of one's current age. It is through the process of play that a child learns to explore the world – they discover sounds, colours, object names, geometric shapes and much more. Games play a vital role in shaping physical, mental and emotional health. Underestimating games by attributing them...Read more
2023 01 Oct
One in five Americans experienced mental illness in 2021, according to recently published data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness . This can be an incredibly daunting statistic - and reflective of the reality that many Americans face in today’s difficult world. Having the ability to reflect and identify when you need help can be...Read more
2023 30 Aug
In a world where AI and robotics are reshaping the landscape of healthcare, the need for close collaboration and sharing among healthcare providers, medical device companies, tech startups, patients, payers, and regulatory bodies becomes paramount. By adopting a co-era healthcare approach, where collaboration and collective effort drive innovation,...Read more
2023 30 Aug
In a world where AI and robotics are reshaping the landscape of healthcare, the need for close collaboration and sharing among healthcare providers, medical device companies, tech startups, patients, payers, and regulatory bodies becomes paramount. By adopting a co-era healthcare approach, where collaboration and collective effort drive innovation,...Read more
2023 30 Aug
In a world where AI and robotics are reshaping the landscape of healthcare, the need for close collaboration and sharing among healthcare providers, medical device companies, tech startups, patients, payers, and regulatory bodies becomes paramount. By adopting a co-era healthcare approach, where collaboration and collective effort drive innovation,...Read more
2023 30 Aug
In a world where AI and robotics are reshaping the landscape of healthcare, the need for close collaboration and sharing among healthcare providers, medical device companies, tech startups, patients, payers, and regulatory bodies becomes paramount. By adopting a co-era healthcare approach, where collaboration and collective effort drive innovation,...Read more
2023 26 Jul
BBC News has been informed that an independent panel resigned amid a dispute over controversial research concerning the impact of abortion on the mental health of women. The research, which is currently used in US legal cases related to restricting abortion access, was initially published in the British Journal of Psychiatry in 2011. Last...Read more
2023 18 Jul
Research has highlighted that a fifth of young women who have sought help for their mental health were told they were being dramatic. The survey revealed that 27% of individuals who had opened up about a mental health crisis in the past five years were told that their issues could be attributed to hormonal factors. This response suggests that...Read more
2025 28 Mar
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2023 16 Jan
According to the results of a recent survey conducted by Deloitte Centre for Health Solutions, health system leaders and hospitals expect to encounter challenges and disruptions in 2023. Based on the responses from 131 C-suite executives, 85% of health system leaders expect staffing challenges will impact their strategy, and 76% of leaders expect inflation...Read more
2022 21 Dec
“Health at a Glance: Europe 2022” outlines the impact of the pandemic on health services across Europe, from primary care to hospital treatment, and the disruptions this placed on the care delivered to non-COVID-19 patients. The pandemic and the measures implemented to prevent transmission of the virus led to an unprecedented decline in people’s...Read more
2022 06 Oct
In 1992, the World Federation of Mental Health created World Mental Health Day. It is a day dedicated to raising mental health awareness, so that people experiencing mental illness are more likely to receive the support they need to live better lives. While the pandemic exacerbated several risk factors for mental ill-health including loneliness,...Read more
2022 04 Oct
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of mental health apps has vastly increased. Recent efforts have been focused on collecting the views of clinicians and academics to learn what is needed from them to improve the apps. However, understanding the views of those with mental health issues is equally important and required to ensure high quality...Read more