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Mental Health

5 articles, sorted by name / date

Students more at risk of mental health problems »

Students across the country are becoming increasingly susceptible to mental health problems as the pressures of rising debt and scarce job opportunities take there toll, experts have warned. A report released by the Royal College of Psychiatrists last...

Thu 06 Oct 2011 by Alan Robertson | Read more »

Mental health problems soar amongst Scottish students »

A new report has revealed a growing problem of mental ill-health amongst students in Scotland, leaving university counselling services struggling to cope. The research, conducted by NUS Scotland, found that 75 per cent of university mental health serv...

Wed 24 Nov 2010 by Jessica Abrahams | Read more »

Study challenges myths around over prescription of mental health drugs »

Tamiflu

General practicioners are conservative with their antidepressant treatments, according to research by the University of Aberdeen. The team, led by Professor Ian Reid, studied over 30 GPs in four surgeries in the northeast of Scotland, and believe that...

Wed 07 Oct 2009 by Zachary Laporte | Read more »

'Dramatherapy' opens at QMU to mixed reviews »

As of January next year, Queen Margaret University (QMU) will be offering a course in 'dramatherapy', the first of its kind in Scotland. The dramatherapy foundation certificate is designed for both drama students and healthcare professionals, and adds...

Sun 09 Nov 2008 by Tom Evans | Read more »

Mental health pilot to be trialed by NHS Lothian »

Depression

Students across Edinburgh are to benefit from the introduction of a pilot mental health trainer post for NHS Lothian. The Waller Mental Health Trainer will work with university and college staff and students’ organisations to raise awareness of ...

Wed 26 Mar 2008 by Jasper Jackson | Read more »

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