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Cannabis use during pregnancy linked to increased risk of mental health problems in children

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:54:05 +0000

A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024 reveals a significant association between prenatal cannabis use disorder (CUD) and an increased risk of specific mental health problems. Cannabis remains by far the most consumed illicit drug in Europe. Around 1.3% of adults in the European Union (3.7 million people) are estimated to […]

War in Ukraine is increasing the prevalence of mental health conditions in children, new study finds

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:54:04 +0000

A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024, which took place in Budapest this week, reveals a significant rise in mental health issues among children and adolescents displaced by the war in Ukraine. The research, conducted by the Institute of Forensic Psychiatry of Ministry of Health of Ukraine, highlights the devastating impact […]

The Benefits Of Owning A Cat For Mental Health

John B. Rowlands — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:57:43 +0000

Benefits of having a furry feline friend extend beyond cuddles and purrs; owning a cat can significantly improve your mental health. Cats are known for their independent nature, which is perfect for providing companionship without being too demanding. Studies have shown that interacting with cats can lower stress levels, reduce feelings of loneliness, and decrease […]

Scientology Empowering Mental Health against Abuses: Advocating for Guidelines to Protect People

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 01:54:40 +0000

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, October 12 2023. World Mental Health Day on October 10 2023 became a platform for a global community that stands up for raising awareness and instigating change against psychiatric abuses. The Scientology Network joined forces with the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) to organize an event focusing on shedding light on this […]

Europe’s most stressed-out country is revolutionizing mental healthcare

John B. Rowlands — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:57:41 +0000

In a nation known for its picturesque landscapes and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, a hidden reality is finally being acknowledged. Greece, despite its reputation for tranquillity, has been grappling with a mental health challenge greater than any other in Europe. It’s a crisis fuelled by the lingering effects of the financial crisis, which hit Greece […]

Psychiatry and Pharmacocraczy, How Mental Illness Diagnoses Are Inflated

John B. Rowlands — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 04:04:25 +0000

Psychiatry – A recent article entitled “The shady business of mental illness: how the consumption of psychotropic drugs in the US has skyrocketed (El turbio negocio de las enfermedades mentales: así se disparó el consumo de psicofármacos en EEUU)” published in EL MUNDO by Daniel Arjona on 1 September 2023, presents a critique of the […]

Sweden-UK Study: Antidepressants Raise Youth Suicide Risk, No Risk Cut for Adults

John B. Rowlands — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:54:53 +0000

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, August 17, 2023 / EINPresswire.com / — In a world where the treatment of health and its potential drawbacks continue to be closely examined a recent study has sparked further discussion. This study sheds light on the connection between the use of antidepressants and an increased risk of suicidal behaviour among young individuals aged 25 […]

Corruption, a lucrative business for the pharmaceutical industries

John B. Rowlands — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:58:31 +0000

In August 2013, three months after Xi Jinping entered the Chinese government, a corruption scandal broke out in the national medical system, skilfully exercised by the multinational pharmaceutical companies based in that country. The campaign launched to settle responsibilities ended with the arrest of four senior officials of the British multinational GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and the […]

European Cricket is on the rise, and it’s good news for us all

John B. Rowlands — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:54:09 +0000

By every measure available, football is Europe’s favourite sporting pastime. This isn’t just due to the historical roots, with the sport taking hold in most regions in the 19th century. It was propelled by national rivalries, professional leagues, and passionate fans who bring a vibrant atmosphere to matches, as well as its accessibility in terms […]

The electric chair, psychiatric electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and the death penalty

John B. Rowlands — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:53:36 +0000

On 6 August 1890, a form of execution called the electric chair was used for the first time in the United States. The first person executed was William Kemmler. Nine years later, in 1899, the first woman, Martha M. Place, was executed in Sing Sing Prison. But it was not until 45 years later, in […]