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A commitment to a religious practice, studies indicate, lead to psychological well-being and better mental health. Hundreds of studies report religiosity being associated with, for example, lower levels of depression, anxiety and substance misuse. Some follow up with people over decades. The message is clear: commitment to religion is associated with a reduced risk of psychological problems. A few disorders do break this general rule, though. For example, anorexia and obsessive compulsive disorders can be associated with heightened religiosity. And there are cases where people have been adver...

A recent study shows that people in quarantine are twice as likely to have suicidal thoughts. Vulnerable populations Front-line health-care providers are also at increased risks of mental health distress. Furthermore, usual adaptive and coping resources may be decreased — less social support from friends and family, limited or no access to primary care, community support, health-care services and social recreational activities. People with pre-existing mental illness are more likely to experience deteriorated physical and mental health. (Unsplash/Tim Mossholder)...

From the blog of Omri Hurwitz at The Times of Israel

An increase in suicidal-like behavior and a rise in drug overdose-related deaths show the lethal potential of COVID-19 beyond the virus itself.

Patients have provided their feedback for a vital health service – and the team is thrilled to have received top marks. Serving people across north and west Cumbria, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trusts's (NCIC) Stroke Wellbeing Service has scored highly in all aspects, after patients who had used the service were asked to share their thoughts. The service is less than a year old, and provides rapid assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and support to those struggling with cognitive or emotional health in the early days and weeks after a stroke. A total of 42 patients...