The increase in mental health problems among young people in the UK in recent years has been driven by a real increase in symptoms, finds a new study led by Dr Jen Dykxhoorn @mentalhealthepi.bsky.social @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social @uclbrainscience.bsky.social

The original research was by ‪Kate Dotsikas @inserm.fr, Michael McGrath, David Osborn, Kate Walters and @mentalhealthepi.bsky.social @ucl-primarycare.bsky.social

Genetic factors that may make some people more or less sensitive to the environments they experience have been identified by a team involving @uclpsychiatry.bsky.social‬, @kingsioppn.bsky.social‬ and @qmulfmd.bsky.social researchers. buff.ly/KXzAOOh

How can we understand death and dying as a part of our wellbeing, not only its failure? Prof @libbysallnow.bsky.social shares what inspired her to pursue a career in palliative care and what she's learnt along the way.

Fabulous study comparing different ways of classifying income, with a helpful takeaway: "We recommend using household equivalised disposable income, widely regarded as the best current measure of consumption potential, whenever possible. "

Hot off the presses: Higher temperatures were associated with increased manic symptoms and decreased depressive symptoms. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...