Neuropsychology

Young people with concussion are at a 40 per cent higher risk of mental health issues, psychiatric hospitalisation and self-harm, a new study says

Socio-economic factors adversely affect those treated for depression with talking therapy or antidepressants than more socially-advantaged peers

Teachers must be supported with better training in promoting good mental health and responding to problems

Reduced neurobehavioural performance may also have implications for workplace health and safety, the study says

Brain activity differentiates between types of social influence, new research finds

Those who could access green space during the COVID-19 pandemic enjoyed better mental health, a new study reveals

Financial hardship, poor housing, worse relationships and isolation, and disruption to routines all had significant impact

The research counters widely-held beliefs that the pandemic had "overwhelmingly negative effects" on children

34 different theoretical models are used by practitioners, researchers and users of mental health services to understand the nature of mental health problems, research finds

The potential for psychological problems, cognitive issues, sleep problems and brain fog can last for up to a year, research reveals