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Mild electrical stimulation therapy “improves brain function”

Miami Dolphins star opens up about his battle with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder)
A worring number of young people receiving treatment for eating disorders

New research shows that oestrogen plays a role in later-life depression

Report reveals that people in Devon are not haveing a satisfactory experience when it comes to their GP and mental health

New DVD raises awareness and understanding of complex identity disorders

Legislation is now in place to protect GPs who whistle-blow about abuse in vulnerable adult patents

Borough of Kensington and Chelsea hold arts exhibition to celebrate local creativity

Belgian research suggests link between cosmetic surgery, mental health disorders and body dysmorphic disorder

Music therapy is effective in helping people with depression
Changes are planned for the diagnosis of personality disorders in the DSM

Motherhood came as a shock, coupled with a serious dose of PND

USA and France depression rates much higher than China and Mexico

The life and death of troubled skier Jeret Peterson

The number of teenagers drinking, smoking and using drugs is consistently decreasing

Ad banned after MP Jo Swinson complained to watchdog
Innovative approach to counselling launched in the West Midlands

Alarm bells ring as 'problem use' of benzodiazepines rises

'Eureka moment' for schiophrenia sufferers comes a step closer

Aerobic exercise plays a vital role brain and cognitive health

A new study highlights the different reasons for male and female infidelity

Exclusive interview with a survivor of sexual abuse by a priest

Dudley residents encouraged to attend meeting on mental health services

It is estimated that a quarter of patients with heart disease, cancer and major surgery suffer from PTSD

Speculation over the 'mental state' of the Norwegian shooter is so unnecessary

UK study shows the risk of PTSD and other mental health disorders in soldiers returning from combat

Only £11b of the NHS annual budget is spent on mental health.

Wiltshire GPs are offered a new service to help with diagnosing eating disorders

Disney start speaks frankly about 'ongoing process' of mental illness

A 10% cut in funding results in big shake-up for mental health services in Sheffield

Could a recent survey indicate a move to make mental health patients even more vulnerable?

Tens of thousands of patients waiting more than the 18 weeks from referral to treatment

New study shows that young people use the internet for mental healt advice

The NHS Choice agenda has been extended to include community and mental health services

Katie Price and Chantelle Houghton make headlines over eating disorder

An increasing number of middle-aged and older women are suffering from eating disorders.

The Causeway centre will remain open after plans to close it are scrapped