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Dementia risk increased in 50-year-olds with higher blood pressure

A new study has found that 50-year-olds with blood pressure higher than normal but still below the threshold commonly used when deciding to treat the condition were at risk of developing dementia. The long-running Whitehall II study comprised 10,000 civil servants between 35-55 years of age and found that increased risk of dementia was seen

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Discussions and rhythms in The Hague to inspire the development of our Men’s Sheds model

Library / Tim Devlin

Interreg 2Seas SBS project partners met last week on the 23rd and 24th of May in The Hague to continue work on developing the project’s Men’s Sheds model. To learn more about the project search for #2SeasSBS on Twitter or go to: https://healthandeuropecentre.nhs.uk/home-3/projects/current-projects-2/sbs-2/

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Understanding and addressing the mental health needs of adolescents

Library / Tim Devlin

To truly understand the needs of adolescents, it is vital to listen to adolescents themselves. This was a central feature on the agenda of the first ever inter-country meeting and international conference addressing the mental health and well-being of adolescents living in central Asia, which took place on 17–20 January in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The meeting

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TABLO conference

Library / Tim Devlin

The benefits of using the arts for patients with long term conditions is well documented. Now we would like to give you the opportunity to have access to a toolkit with more than 400 activities to help you bring the arts into your role. Whether you’re a carer, a patient, health professional or you just

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New brochure on best practices in mental health launched

Library / Tim Devlin

While many research institutions, care centres, non‐ governmental organisations, and governments within the EU conduct programmes and practices centred on mental health, it can be difficult to find information about them and to ensure their use and scale up in other settings. Good practices are a valuable resource contributing to sharing of knowledge and experience,

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World Mental Health Day: New brochure on best practices in mental health launched

Library / Tim Devlin

On World Mental Health Day, the EU-financed Compass Consortium launched a new brochure on Good Practices for Mental health at work, in schools, and prevention of depression and suicide. The brochure gathers best practices from across the EU for the benefit of organisations seeking to improve the care that they provide in mental health and well-being

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Facts and figures on suicide

Library / Tim Devlin

The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its fact sheet on suicide. Key facts include: Close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year. For every suicide there are many more people who attempt suicide every year. A prior suicide attempt is the single most important risk factor for suicide in the general

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National mental health strategy in Sweden

Library / Tim Devlin

The Swedish government has introduced a new national mental health strategy for 2016-2020. It is based on five focus areas identified as the most important to strengthen mental health and prevent mental illness: Prevention and promotion efforts Accessible early interventions Focus on vulnerable groups Participation and rights Organization and leadership Each focus area includes people

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Feeling low in adolescence

Library / Tim Devlin

About half of all mental health problems in adulthood have their onset during or before adolescence. Improving resilience to mental illness among young people is very important, as poor mental health in adolescence is linked to unemployment, crime, increased rates of smoking, drug use, obesity and future mental ill health. Support and early interventions designed

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