“This study identifies genes that potentially increase our risk of depression”
Genetic Link to Depression
Happiness and how to make it change the picture inside our heads.
“Would you say you were happy? Happiness is a sometimes illusive state of mind which all of us long for and seem to be always looking for. “
Letters: Disappointment at no Inclusion of Psychiatric Unit at New Orkney Hospital
“I was disappointed to read that the big, new Balfour hospital is not going to include a Psychiatric Unit, and ward.”
Helping to Train Psychiatrists in Malawi
Scotland has helped to train the first psychiatrists to qualify in Malawi.
Help for those Experiencing Emotional Distress over Christmas Period
Breathing Space freephone 0800838587/ Samaritans 116123
Additional Funding to NHS 24 for World Mental Health Day
NHS24 is to receive £500,000 of additional funding from the Scottish Government.
Orkney NHS Responding Well to the Needs of Our Young People
Orkney NHS has again met the 18 week standard for responding to the needs of our young people who are experiencing mental health issues.
Poetry Corner.
As this is mental health awareness week I have chosen Please Hear What I’m Not Saying by Charles C Finn, September 1966.
