Mental Health
Raye’s I Know You’re Hurting urged me to confront a lifetime of depression | Raye
Six months ago, I was driving past John Lewis on the M40 with my wife and stepdaughter, Raye’s I Know You’re Hurting playing on the stereo, when I...
Body clocks and bipolar disorder: what clinicians need to know
Have you ever sat with your doctor and looked something up together on the internet? No? Just me? In this article we discuss a paper published that...
Is College Worth It? Why I’m Asking New Questions
As a high schooler and for most of my adult life, I assumed college was simply the next step. So much of my education was focused on preparing for...
New Study Looks At Alcohol Use Disorder And Adults With Commercial Insurance
A new study published in the Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports looked at alcohol use disorder diagnoses among commercially insured US adults from...
No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real | Young people
Eighteen months ago, in an off-the-cuff remark during a discussion on disability benefit cuts, Wes Streeting said mental health conditions were being...
Autism and ADHD in eating disorder services: time to ask
In my previous blog, Autism and Restrictive Eating Disorders: A Battle of the Senses, I looked at Loomes et al.’s (2025) review of autistic...
Most Recommended Books From Wellness Mama Podcast Guests
I’ve shared my favorite health and wellness books over the years, and now I want to share with you the best books recommended by podcast guests. Many...
Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions | Depression
Australian researchers have identified a new subtype of depression – termed “circadian depression” – linked to disruptions in the body’s internal...
Childhood adversity, depression, obesity and the gut microbiome: a complex relationship in pregnancy
Adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction, have been associated with a wide range of physical and mental health...
The Benefits of Gratitude For Health and Well-being
Once a year we set aside a day as a nation to reflect on all of the reasons we have to be grateful (yes, it’s not just about turkey and stuffing!)....
