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1 week ago | 
psychreg.org | Tim Fawnshaw |Maxwell E. Guttman |Robert Roopa |C. Psych
1 Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the UK joins the world in marking Child Abuse Awareness Month this April, a new study from Healing Pines Recovery, a US-based mental health organisation, casts a spotlight on the often-ignored consequences of family vlogging for children. With over 1 million children worldwide involved in creating online content, the research underscores the urgent need to address the mental health and ethical challenges they face.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond |Tim Williamson |Tim Fawnshaw
2 Reading Time: 3 minutesFigs, pak choi, and asparagus are among the foods many UK families rarely serve, according to research commissioned by HelloFresh. The study of 2,000 Brits, conducted by Censuswide in March 2024, reveals that a majority of children, and even many parents, have never tried items like cavolo nero, fennel, or shiitake mushrooms.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Sid Madge |Tim Fawnshaw
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study has shed light on the severe stress faced by informal carers of men experiencing suicidal crises, highlighting a troubling lack of support for those providing vital care. Researchers found that many carers live in a state of constant anxiety, often feeling isolated and overwhelmed, yet struggle to access professional assistance or even discuss their burden openly.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond |Tim Williamson |Tim Fawnshaw
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study has found that the rapid rise of online shopping in East Java is having a significant impact on household food consumption, with many opting for less healthy options due to convenience and targeted marketing. Researchers from Brawijaya University analysed data from 12,514 households, revealing a concerning shift in dietary spending patterns. The findings were published in the journal Research on World Agricultural Economy.
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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 | 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 | Sid Madge |Ellen Diamond |Tim Fawnshaw
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesA British men’s mental health charity has pledged to extend its backing for pioneering research aimed at tackling the nation’s male suicide crisis, a public health emergency that continues to claim lives at an alarming rate.
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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 | Tim Williamson |Tim Fawnshaw |Samantha Green |Adam Mulligan
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesScientists have uncovered new evidence suggesting a direct link between gut microbiota, lipids, and neuropsychiatric disorders, shedding light on potential mechanisms behind conditions such as major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which utilised Mendelian randomisation analysis, found that specific gut bacteria influence lipid metabolism, which in turn affects brain health.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Sid Madge |Ellen Diamond |Tim Fawnshaw
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesMen who hold gender-inequitable beliefs are significantly more likely to commit intimate partner violence, according to a new study analysing data from California. The research, which examined responses from over 3,600 men between 2021 and 2023, found a strong correlation between traditional gender attitudes and self-reported acts of violence against romantic partners. The findings were published in the journal PLOS One.
