Clues to new anti-depressant drug
13 May 2013
Researchers reveal the detailed mechanism behind how stress hormones reduce the number of new brain cells - a process considered to be linked to depression.Read more >
Elderly alcohol misuse rises
24 April 2013
An increasing number of older people are drinking above recommended limits, leaving them at greater risk of developing mental health problems.Read more >
Smokers need more help to quit
19 April 2013
New report finds that much of the substantial lower life expectancy of people with mental disorders relates to smoking, which is often overlooked during the management and treatment of their mental health condition.Read more >
Fast, accurate test for Alzheimer's
10 April 2013
Scientists use an advanced computer programme to accurately detect the early signs of Alzheimer's disease from a routine clinical brain scan. The new scan can return 85% accurate diagnostic results in under 24 hours.Read more >
The new world of talking therapies
15 March 2013
Hundreds of healthcare professionals gathered at an event last week to discuss the increased provision of psychological therapies for people with severe mental health problems.Read more >
Schizophrenia Commission - new findings
12 March 2013
Care for people with schizophrenia and psychosis is falling "catastrophically short", a new inquiry has found.Read more >
News Highlights
The global effort to tackle dementia
Prime Minister David Cameron has today pledged to step up the fight against dementia.
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The growing problem of diabulimia
At SLaM we specialise in all eating disorders, including diabulimia.
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Talking therapies help thousands
People living with a severe mental illness can now benefit from greater access to talking therapies.
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