People with mental health issues are more likely to smoke compared to the general population. They are also more likely to experience severe withdrawals and are less responsive to treatment. Indeed, some people believe that quitting smoking can worsen individuals mental health difficulties.

However, research suggests that there may be biological reasons why smoking may worsen mental health through neuroadaptations, in which case smoking cessation may help to improve, rather than worsen, mental health.

Researchers from the Addiction and Mental Health Group (AIM) conducted a systematic...

Every year on the 10th of September organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how we can create a world where fewer people die by suicide.

Close to 800 000 people die by suicide every year. Furthermore, for each suicide, there are more than 20 suicide attempts.

Each year has a different theme and focus, to bring to light a specific aspect of suicide prevention.

This year, the theme for World Suicide Prevention day is 'Working Together to Prevent Suicide.'

Step Closer: A World Suicide Prevention Day Awareness Film.

Step Closer is a short...