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Bipolar disorder, fish oil and video games

I haven't had much time for this blog recently, being pulled in various other directions including Community Care's new podcast , various videos , and looking after CareSpace . However, having had a little look around this morning I've found...

Published 26 May 2011 1:32 PM by Mad World

Filed under: Mental Health, bipolar disorder, video games, fish oil, adults, omega 3
Can playing computer games become an addiction?

BBC's Panorama programme investigates computer games this evening and whether they can be considered addictive, particularly for children. I'm sure it will be an interesting watch. Edge also has an interview with one of the programme makers. Being...

Published 6 Dec 2010 4:29 PM by Mad World

Filed under: Mental Health, computer games, addiction, video games
Flower arranging, video games and Twitter

Here's today's round-up of mental health items and other assorted stuff: Research Digest Blog reports on a very small-scale study which found possible benefits in the use of flower arranging to help with the cognitive deficits associated with...

Published 4 Aug 2010 3:00 PM by Mad World

Filed under: Mental Health, Human Brain, video games, brain, culture
Almost one in ten young people addicted to video games

This is the finding of a new piece of US research . Read More...

Published 22 Apr 2009 3:08 PM by Mad World

Filed under: Mental Health, addiction, video games
Serotonin, video games and talking therapies

Here's a few bits and bobs I was hoping to add some explanation or context to but just haven't had the time. So here they are in unadulterated form. Read More...

Published 19 Jan 2009 5:03 PM by Mad World

Filed under: Mental Health, children, video games, violence, serotonin, talking therapy
Video games, young people and mental health

I was quite interested when I saw this news story last year, which claimed that strategic video games may improve memory and other mental skills in older people. Read More...

Published 5 Jan 2009 10:48 AM by Mad World

Filed under: Mental Health, video games, prince's trust, young people
UK Centre for mental health, video games and booze

Does anyone know anything about the new UK Centre for Mental Health in Birmingham? It was opened today by Jo Brand. It sounds very promising, with single en-suite rooms, relaxation and activity areas and library. Almost a prototype for what mental health...

Published 10 Jul 2008 4:09 PM by Mad World

Filed under: Mental Health, simeon brody, alcohol, uk centre for mental health, video games

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