Science Focus Education Pack: Mental health
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The Human BodyOrthorexiaThe perils of eating too clean
Healthy eating is definitely a good thing, but harsh restrictions on your diet can have serious consequences for your mental and physical health.
Science newsReality CheckCan smartphone apps improve our mental health?
Mental health apps are everywhere. But do they actually help us?
The Human BodyReality CheckWhy do people think antidepressants are ineffective?
News coverage of antidepressants often claims that they have little impact on mental illness. So why are they prescribed at all?
The Human BodyPsychobioticsYour microbiome has the potential to improve your mental health, not just your gut heath
Your body hosts a colony of creatures that build their lives around you. Now, scientists are beginning to see that not only do they influence your health, they can even change your mind too.
The Human BodySleep, drugs and mental healthHow altered states of consciousness could keep us happy
Every night, we experience an altered state of consciousness called dreaming. Could we harness this power to boost our mental health?
The Human BodyMental healthRaising awareness is all well and good, but the hows and whys are important too
It’s good that there are now many official campaigns dedicated to raising awareness of the fact that mental health can go wrong, but why is it so necessary, and often so difficult, to raise such awareness in the first place?
The Human BodyThe spice of lifeUnexpected health benefits hidden in your curry
Curry is one of Britain's favourite foods… and it turns out it's actually pretty good for you. We look at the research that's unravelling how the chemicals in spices can boost memory, fight fat and more.
The Human BodyMental healthCan we stop male suicide?
Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 - we want to know if current research could help us find a solution.
The Human BodyReality CheckShould we try to feel neutral about our bodies?
The body positivity movement advocates loving your body, even if it doesn’t conform to beauty standards. But should we encourage young people to stop worrying about their body altogether?
The Human BodyYou are not aloneUnderstanding the epidemic of chronic loneliness
Loneliness is worse for you than smoking, and more harmful than obesity. As the number of lonely people in the UK swells, we investigate why feeling alone literally hurts, and how we can stop it from making us ill.
The Human BodyOCD"I still remember the day my brain broke"
Forget what you think you know about OCD. James Lloyd describes his battle with a devastating but little-known form of mental disorder.
The Human BodyHallucinationsThe many ways we experience things that are not there
Whether you are hearing voices in your head or seeing things that are not there, the many ways we hallucinate mean they are not always a cause for alarm.
