Background
The mental health of children and adolescents has declined in recent years. Self-harm is frequently an expression of this psychological distress.
ObjectivesTo examine trends in self-harm incidence among 10–24-year olds between January 2019–December 2023.
MethodsWe conducted time-series analyses of all incident...
Background
The onset of a severe physical illness of a child has been associated with earnings and employment losses among parents, but less is known in the context of children's mental disorders.
ObjectivesWe estimated parental income and employment trajectories associated with...
Background
Routine outcome data in secondary mental health services have significant potential for service planning, evaluation and research. Expanding the collection and use of these data is an ongoing priority in the National Health Service (NHS), but inconsistent use threatens...
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Evidence regarding early interventions based on the Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Interventions framework, such as the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), suggests efficacy for autistic children. However, the effectiveness of ESDM across diverse cultural contexts remains under-researched.
ObjectiveTo assess the effectiveness...
Background
Understanding the relationship between mental and physical health conditions is crucial for developing comprehensive healthcare strategies. The putative existence of a general disease factor (d-factor) that underlies the vulnerability to both physical and mental conditions could have important implications...
If you’re losing more hair than usual, your diet could be playing a big role. A poor diet, missing key nutrients like protein, iron, and healthy...
Question
Task-shared preventive psychological interventions combined with interventions addressing social determinants of mental health may prevent common mental health conditions (CMHCs), particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, an evidence synthesis of their combination has not yet been investigated....
Background Medical students experience disproportionately high rates of anxiety and depression, and treatment gaps may exist. To date, little is known about how these mental health outcomes have changed over time.
Objective To examine recent trends in clinically significant anxiety,...
Bee propolis might actually help with fertility—both for men and women. Studies show it can improve sperm quality, calm inflammation, and support hormone balance, especially if...
Background
Improving preventative interventions for self-harm and suicide-related behaviour is a mental health policy priority. Existing evidence-based interventions can be lengthy, resource-heavy, difficult to access, and are not always acceptable or effective. Extending support through brief and remotely delivered interventions...