The many benefits of an ice-cold swim
Advocates of cold-water swimming have long been singing its praises. From making participants feel fully invigorated to helping prevent the common cold, the ‘extreme’ sport is believed to have very… Read more »
Tag: mental health
Weekly health roundup August 22
International Health News New research now shows that the Zika virus could be more harmful to adults than first thought. Although the effects on infants have been widely studied, more… Read more »
Weekly health news update: 14 November 2014
International health news Ebola drug clinical trials to start – clinical trials to find cure for Ebola will kick off next month in West Africa. Dementia study questions revealed – B12 and… Read more »
Ireland sending patients abroad for €13,000 per month
The policy of sending mentally ill patients abroad for treatment is to be reviewed, reports the Irish Independent. This comes after controversy surrounding the decision to cut care for mental… Read more »
Improved mental health in green cities
People who move to greener areas show improved mental health, a benefit which can last up to three years, say UK researchers. After analysing data which tracked people’s health for… Read more »
Technology tackling expat mental illness
Mental ill health constitutes 14% of all global health conditions but receives less than 1% of most countries’ health budget. A third of countries worldwide have no mental health program… Read more »
Depression a problem among expats in Middle East?
According to statistics from the World Health Organisation, depression rates are increasing around the world. Mental health is often stigmatised and in some cultures there is little support or help… Read more »
World Mental Health Day: Targeting the developing world
The World Health Organisation is calling for an end to the stigmatization of depression and other mental illnesses on World Mental Health Day (10 October). It is estimated that 350 million… Read more »
Bilingual people at lower risk for dementia
New research shows being bilingual may lead to better mental health. The report, published in the March issue of the journal, Trends in Cognitive Sciences, examines how speaking two languages… Read more »
Expat mental health better in Nordic countries?
In a recent Expat Health post we reported that expatriates have higher levels of anxiety, depression and substance abuse than non-expats. Many reported family concerns as the main reason behind… Read more »