Isobel Grant

Jan 17, 2025 | psychreg.org | Ellen Diamond |Robert Haynes |Isobel Grant |Tim Fawnshaw

1 Reading Time: 3 minutesAs Blue Monday approaches, discussions about mental health take centre stage. The third Monday in January has long been dubbed the most depressing day of the year, a term originating as part of a marketing campaign. But mental health professionals caution against giving credence to such labels, which risk trivialising the complexity of mental health struggles.

Jan 17, 2025 | psychreg.org | Ellen Diamond |Dina Relojo |Robert Haynes |Isobel Grant

1 Reading Time: 3 minutesUnderstanding the connection between sleep and mental health is vital for overall well-being. Sleep is more than just a way to recharge – it has profound effects on emotional and psychological health. Think about how a sleepless night leaves you feeling irritable or overwhelmed. This happens because poor sleep impacts mood, stress management, and mental clarity. Sleep quality and mental healthThe quality of your sleep is directly tied to mental health.

Jan 16, 2025 | psychreg.org | Ellen Diamond |Adam Mulligan |Robert Haynes |Isobel Grant

1 Reading Time: 2 minutesJanuary brings unique challenges for older people, but a charity is offering ways to combat low mood this Blue Monday. January is a difficult month for many, with post-Christmas blues, shorter days, and financial pressures taking their toll. For older people, these issues are often magnified by limited mobility, isolation, and the hazards of winter weather. This year, Blue Monday – dubbed the most depressing day of the year – falls on Saturday 20th January.

Jan 16, 2025 | psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Robert Haynes |Ellen Diamond |Isobel Grant

2 Reading Time: 2 minutesOnce again, we assume that the general population is aware of how massage works. As a refresher, we’ll note that the core component of massage therapy focuses on tissue structures vis-à-vis the application of varying stroke procedures and/or the application of pressure to different types of tissues. It has a long history of being used to soothe muscles, relieve tension, and promote general health. Is your body mending itself on its own, or is this massage therapy?

Jan 13, 2025 | psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Tim Williamson |Ellen Diamond |Isobel Grant

3 Reading Time: 2 minutesA recent study has shed light on the intricate relationships between mental health literacy, depression, and anxiety among Indonesian adolescents, emphasising the pressing need for targeted interventions. The research, conducted on 615 adolescents across four public schools in West Java, explored how individual, familial, school, and community factors influence mental health outcomes. The findings were published in the journal JAN.