by Cairn Macfarland | 20th December 2022
Housing is known to be a key social determinant of mental health. Neighbourhood characteristics, internal housing conditions, dwelling type and tenure are associated with mental health outcomes. There is mounting evidence that poor quality housing exacerbates mental...
by Cairn Macfarland | 20th December 2022
Each year 12 million girls are married before their 18th birthday. Eastern and Southern Africa has the second highest prevalence of child marriage globally and is home to 55 million girls who were married during childhood, including 1.4 million girls in Zimbabwe....
by Cairn Macfarland | 20th December 2022
Approximately 20% of young people experience self-harm behaviour in their lives. Self-harm can occur across different mental health disorders and lead to negative outcomes and risk of suicide. Current available therapies are often long and costly and do not suit every...
by Cairn Macfarland | 20th December 2022
Lauren Heathcote: For more information check here. Chronic pain, affecting almost 28 million UK adults (NICE,2021) and causing moderate-to-severe disability for almost 8 million of these (Fayaz et al, 2016), is a well-documented and well-studied public health concern....
by Cairn Macfarland | 20th December 2022
Charlotte Woodhead: For more information and how to apply click here. UK-wide, 6-12% of 14-17 year-olds report same-sex attraction, estimated ~1-3% identify as trans/gender diverse. LGBTQ+ adolescents report 2-6 fold greater odds of anxiety, depression, suicidal...
by Cairn Macfarland | 20th December 2022
Young people with symptoms of one or more neurodevelopmental conditions experience much higher rates of mental health problems (e.g., anxiety, depression)than their peers. The Embracing Complexity charity coalition, our non-HEI partner, has highlighted the significant...