What may shape autistic pupils’ feelings about school
A UK study found lower school happiness among autistic 14-year-olds before adjustment for academic, social, family and socioeconomic factors. The findings point…
Derek Owusu’s The Recovery House explores mental health, art and recovery
Derek Owusu’s third novel follows a young writer recovering from a breakdown in a recovery house, where friendship, faith and creativity become…
Perinatal sleep disruption linked with anxiety, obsessive symptoms and depression in study
A study of 231 women followed from pregnancy to six months after birth found that poorer sleep was associated with several perinatal…
How Northern Roots is turning Oldham’s industrial past into an urban nature hub
A former industrial site in Oldham is being developed into an urban farm and eco-park, with community programmes that connect people with…
Study links cumulative adolescent life events with suicidal thoughts—but not causation
A multinational cohort study found that adolescents exposed to the highest cumulative number of life events reported more suicidal ideation. The observational…
Mortgage pressure is weighing on Australians’ mental health
New Australian research links mortgage hardship with a sharper decline in mental wellbeing, as households report growing pressure from repayments, bills and…
Finding Belonging After Work, Relocation and Life Changes
From knitting circles to theatre groups, adults are creating welcoming spaces where friendships can grow through shared interests and regular connection.
Why Early Parenting Support Belongs in the Mental-Health Conversation
A Nature Mental Health source brings together research and policy references on parenting, early childhood development, caregiver wellbeing and violence prevention—while leaving…
A new touring support fund addresses the mental-health strain of life on the road
A programme backed by the Music Industry Therapist Collective aims to bring occupational health, mental-health education and pastoral care to smaller touring…