Eating healthily has a ‘direct relationship’ with better mental health, study confirms

Diets improve BRAIN as well as body: Cutting back on fat and sugar has a ‘direct relationship’ with good mental health and cognitive function Scientists looked at past research to see how food affected mental health They found there were definite links in some areas and vaguer in others The Mediterranean diet was found to … Read more

Kate and William launch £5million scheme to support Britain’s mental health

Kate and William launch £5million scheme to support Britain’s mental health during the anxious coronavirus lockdown Duke and Duchess of Cambridge urged people to follow health guidance Video calls to keep in touch with family and friends can help, they said Royals also recommended sticking to a regular routine and working on hobbies Coronavirus symptoms: … Read more

Kate and William launch £5million scheme to support Britain’s mental health

Kate and William launch £5million scheme to support Britain’s mental health during the anxious coronavirus lockdown Duke and Duchess of Cambridge urged people to follow health guidance Video calls to keep in touch with family and friends can help, they said Royals also recommended sticking to a regular routine and working on hobbies Coronavirus symptoms: … Read more

DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: My mental toolkit to help you through these tough coronavirus times

Well, what a week it has been for all of us as we come to terms with a world dominated by coronavirus and the restrictions on lives that, less than a week ago, seemed unimaginable. Yes, it was happening in Italy, in France, in Spain, in New York and in California. But surely not here? … Read more

Woman, 30, is detained under the mental health act after girl, 7, is stabbed to death

A woman who was arrested after a seven-year-old girl was stabbed to death in a park in front of her parents has been detained under the Mental Health Act. Police were called to Queens Park, in Bolton, on Sunday afternoon following the ‘totally unprovoked and random’ attack. The girl had been out with her family … Read more

Ant Middleton forced his daughter Priseis, three, into cold waters to teach her ‘mental resilience’ 

Ant Middleton has revealed he forced his daughter into a freezing open air swimming pool in order to teach her about mental resilience. The SAS: Who Dares Wins star, 39, was on holiday with his five kids when he decided to dunk his daughter Priseis, three, into the ice-cold water. Speaking on Rachel Botsman’s Trust … Read more

Susanna Reid pays tribute to ‘amazing mums’ ahead of Mother’s Day for new mental wellness campaign

Susanna Reid shared a special message to commemorate Mother’s Day amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Good Morning Britain presenter, 49, is currently staying in self-isolation after one of her children showed COVID-19 symptoms, but recorded a video from home just in time for Sunday’s celebration. In a gushing tribute to mothers, Susanna said: ‘Happy Mother’s Day … Read more

SERENA LIPSCOMB got her cancer all-clear aged eight… but the physical and mental toll never ends

Many cancer units treating children have a brass bell attached to the wall. Ringing it signals the time when the children have finished their treatment and can finally start to get on with their lives. These chimes mark a huge milestone for them and their families, and provide inspiration for fellow patients. When I was … Read more

Snapchat releases Here for You mental health support tool early to get through coronavirus crisis

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Keeping your mental state healthy will make you a better leader

As a technology leader, it’s easy to assume sharp management and technical skills are of utmost importance. But what’s going on in your head can be equally if not more important. fizkes, Getty Images/iStockphoto It seems so simplistic and obvious that it’s often overlooked–our mental health has a direct and significant impact on our work. … Read more