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3 weeks ago | 
psychreg.org | Tim Williamson |Adam Mulligan |Nigel MacLennan |Samantha Green
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesA comprehensive study in Norway has found that individuals receiving disability benefits face significantly higher odds of developing a gambling disorder. The research, which examined national registry data across an 11-year period, highlights the potential vulnerability of those on disability support and calls for increased attention to this group from public health officials and social services. The findings were published in the Journal of Gambling Studies.
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4 weeks ago | 
psychreg.org | Tim Williamson |Adam Mulligan |Nigel MacLennan |Samantha Green
2 Reading Time: 4 minutesRecovery is hard, but it’s even harder when you try to do it alone. Many women who struggle with addiction think they have to be strong, stay quiet, and figure it out by themselves. But strength doesn’t mean silence. Healing happens when we’re heard, seen, and understood. That’s where connection steps in—and why it works better than going it alone. Shame grows in silenceAddiction often comes with shame. Some women blame themselves.
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4 weeks ago | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Nigel MacLennan |Samantha Green |Tim Williamson
2 Reading Time: 3 minutesFor too long, seeking help for mental health struggles has been viewed through a lens of shame, secrecy, and weakness. In many communities, the very idea of admitting to anxiety, depression, trauma, or substance use is considered taboo – a silent struggle waged behind closed doors, often in isolation. But this perception is not only outdated; it’s dangerous. The truth is this: asking for help is not a sign of failure. It is an act of immense courage.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Nigel MacLennan |Ellen Diamond |Tim Williamson |Tim Fawnshaw
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesA recent study from Norway has shed light on the troubling use of coercive measures to control food access for adults with intellectual disabilities, revealing a complex web of health challenges and ethical dilemmas. Published in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, the research explores how these restrictions, enforced in private homes across central Norway, aim to prevent serious health issues but often fall short of addressing underlying problems.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Samantha Green |Ellen Diamond |Nigel MacLennan |Emily Lawson
2 Reading Time: 3 minutesSocial interaction is a crucial part of a child’s development. Learning to communicate, share, and build relationships helps children develop the skills they need for school and life. While parents play the most significant role in shaping a child’s social abilities, structured environments like childcare centres provide valuable opportunities for interaction with peers.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Nigel MacLennan |Tim Williamson |Tim Fawnshaw |Samantha Green
0 Reading Time: 3 minutesThe charity, Food for the Brain, is hosting the first Smart Kids Conference. Taking place on 24th April 2025, the theme of the conference is “Neurodivergence – don’t just normalise it. Optimise it.”Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders, all classifying children as ‘neurodivergent’, have rocketed in both the UK and US.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Nigel MacLennan |Tim Williamson |Tim Fawnshaw |Samantha Green
0 Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the UK continues to adapt to evolving work patterns, a significant portion of the population finds maintaining a healthy diet challenging due to time constraints. Recent studies indicate that over 1 in 5 Britons cite a “lack of time” as the primary reason for not eating healthily. In January 2025, approximately 16% of workers in Great Britain worked exclusively from home, while 41% commuted to their workplaces, and 25% operated on a hybrid basis.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Nigel MacLennan |Ellen Diamond |Samantha Green
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesAs International Women’s Day approaches on 8th March, attention turns to a persistent issue in sexual health: the orgasm gap. Despite strides in gender equality, a significant disparity remains in sexual satisfaction between men and women.Research consistently highlights this disparity. A 2022 study revealed that 95% of men almost always orgasm during sex, compared to just 25% of women.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Nigel MacLennan |Ellen Diamond |Samantha Green
3 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new systematic review has cast doubt on the certainty of evidence surrounding the effects of puberty blockers, calling for more rigorous studies to better understand their impact. The review, which analysed existing research on the use of these medications in individuals with gender dysphoria, found that the current body of evidence is of very low certainty, making it difficult to draw firm conclusions about their benefits or potential risks.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Nigel MacLennan |Ellen Diamond |Samantha Green |Zuella Montemayor
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study, published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, examining fertility rates among homosexual and heterosexual individuals in Czechia and Slovakia, has found no support for a widely debated evolutionary theory.
