Behind the Headlines

'Cannibal' bath salt drugs as 'addictive as cocaine'

Wednesday Jul 25 2012

The former legal high mephedrone, also known as meow meow, is as ‘addictive as cocaine’ reported the Mail. The effects of the drug, which the paper says has been blamed for a series of ‘cannibal attacks’ have recently been studied in mice…

Jaw dropping moments ‘make people nicer’

Monday Jul 23 2012

"Regular awe-inspiring experiences may improve our mental health and make us nicer people," reports The Independent. The newspaper also says that these findings by psychologists suggest that "awe therapy" could be used to...

Childhood smacking and later mental illness examined

Tuesday Jul 3 2012

“Adults smacked as children have higher risk of mental illness later on,” the Daily Mail boldly reports today. The news is based on a study that investigated whether there was a link between children...

Depression drug citalopram heart warning

Monday Jul 2 2012

“Safety warning over Britain’s most common antidepressant,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. “Doctors have been told to lower the maximum dose” for all patients, the Telegraph continues...

Mental illness 'under-treated by NHS'

Monday Jun 18 2012

“The NHS is failing mental health patients,” The Independent informs us today. Meanwhile, BBC News warns that NHS managers have been accused of “shocking discrimination” in providing mental health services. The news is...

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Depression exercise therapy questioned

Wednesday Jun 6 2012

“Exercise doesn't help depression,” according to The Guardian. The newspaper said that patients who are advised to exercise fare no better than those who receive only standard care. Exercise is among the treatments for depression...

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Bullying 'linked to self-harm'

Friday Apr 27 2012

“Children bullied during their early years are up to three times more likely to self harm than their classmates,” BBC News has reported. The news is based on a study that assessed whether children were bullied...

Happiness 'boosts heart health'

Wednesday Apr 18 2012

“Cheer up and save yourself a heart attack,” says the Daily Mail, which today reported that a positive outlook on life has been shown to keep your heart healthy. It’s not clear if the Mail’s message is a positive or negative one, but before...

'Depression blood test' still experimental

Wednesday Apr 18 2012

Today the Metro has boldly claimed that a “blood test diagnoses depressed teenagers”, while the Daily Mail says that a new blood test “is first to diagnose depression in teenagers”. Currently, depression is...

Walking 'may ease depression'

Monday Apr 16 2012

“Going for a brisk stroll could play an important role in fighting depression,” BBC News has reported. Current evidence suggests that physical activity can be useful for reducing the symptoms of depression...

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