Leading Psychiatrist Highlights 1.8 Million Awaiting Mental Health Treatment in England’s “Silent Pandemic” Wednesday, February 18, 2026 mentalhealth psychiatry nhs stigma funding anxiety depression children socialdeterminants treatment A growing “silent mental health pandemic” is sweeping across England, with an alarming 1.8 million people currently awaiting treatment, according to Dr Lade Smith, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Dr Smith … Read More
New Exercise Recommendations for Fluoxetine and Sertraline Users Wednesday, February 11, 2026 exercise mentalhealth anxiety depression ssris fluoxetine sertraline aerobic groupworkouts wellbeing A recent review highlights running, swimming, and dancing as some of the most effective exercises for alleviating anxiety and depression. Notably, group workouts showed greater benefits for individuals with depression, … Read More
Dad who thought he'd died shares what he saw — 'I was unbelievably happy' Saturday, February 7, 2026 cardiac pacemaker recovery virus coxsackie anxiety dad heartattack britishheartfoundation neardeath Rhys Edwards, a 35-year-old newlywed and expectant father, experienced a terrifying cardiac arrest while on a business trip to New York. What started as flu-like symptoms and a strange rash quickly escalated into a … Read More
Woman Who Thought Satan Was Chasing Her: Bipolar Diagnosis After Airport Arrest Tuesday, February 3, 2026 bipolar mentalhealth psychosis stigma recovery medication peer-support anxiety depression awareness Rosie van Amerongen, now 29, shares her journey after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 22, following a psychotic episode and arrest at London Stansted Airport. Raised in Stroud, Rosie noticed early on that her … Read More
I’ve Been Alcohol-Free for 16 Months — Here’s the One Thing No One Told Me Friday, January 23, 2026 alcohol sobriety health ulcerativecolitis anxiety skincare sleep wellbeing dehydration selfimprovement In August 2023, I made a decisive choice to stop drinking alcohol altogether. My health had been deteriorating, and I could see that alcohol was only making things worse. Just weeks after quitting, I was diagnosed with … Read More
I Haven’t Drunk Alcohol for 16 Months — No One Prepared Me for One Thing Friday, January 23, 2026 sobriety alcohol ulcerativecolitis anxiety skinhealth sleep dehydration inflammation wellbeing recovery In August 2023, I made the decision to stop drinking alcohol entirely. This choice was driven by worsening health concerns that I realised were linked to my alcohol consumption. A few weeks after quitting, I was diagnosed … Read More