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24 January 2022

Giving a voice to new parents during the pandemic

A new UK-wide study is looking to give a voice to people who became parents for the first time during the pandemic, in order to learn how they can be best supported.

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Winners of the Health Service Journal’s Mental Health Innovation of the Year award
24 November 2021

Psychologists awarded for innovative project to improve pupils’ mental health and wellbeing

Psychologists at the University of Sheffield have received a prestigious national award for a collaborative project to support pupils returning to school following lockdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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10 August 2021

Social interaction can help fight depression in people with dementia

Social and group activities can help fight depression in people with dementia, new research has found.

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