France to introduce first ever blood test for bipolar disorder The test, from a French start-up, promises to reduce diagnosis time from around 10 years to a few weeks
‘I set up an invisible disabilities media company after my diagnosis’ We speak to a journalist who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021 and is now giving a voice to people with less obvious disabilities
How to get free mental health support in France People who live in France can have eight sessions with a psychologist which are fully reimbursed by the public healthcare system Prescriptions of mind-altering drugs for children soar in France Study reveals lasting impact of Nice terror attack on children present Interior decorator brings feel-good design to poorer Paris suburbs
French woman who posed as fake GP now found posing as fake teacher Samantha Avril is now under psychiatric care and criminal investigation after she was discovered to be working as a teacher, and had worked as a GP, without any qualifications
Recap: 14 new rules and health changes in France Flood warning app, psychologists visits and cheaper fuel - here are some French regulation changes that could affect you and your property
Covid France and mental health: 4 platforms with support in English English-language helplines and support groups are available as the coronavirus pandemic continues to leave a toll on our mental health
Stade Toulousain rugby coach joins heart-warming support of Welsh boy Former All-Blacks player Jerome Kaino, who lives in France, joined thousands of big names to send messages of support after the boy was mocked online because of his weight
Mental health appointments to be made more affordable in France Reimbursements of €30-40 will be available to anyone aged three and above with a prescription. We look at mental health care provision in France
New French mental health campaign for young as Covid takes its toll The French government is working to flatten the increase in mental health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic with ‘talking is healing’ campaign
Why art is good for your mental health during Covid-19 Noted French neurologist Pierre Lemarquis explains the mental health benefits of art, never more relevant than during the Covid pandemic
English-language mental health helpline in France issues SOS SOS Help is appealing for donations as demand for emotional support has increased during the Covid-19 crisis
'Urgent' call to open parks in France’s red zones French environmental association Respire has protested the government’s decision to keep parks and gardens closed in France’s "red zones", concentrated in Paris and the North East, calling the measure “completely counterproductive” to combatting coronavirus.
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‘Life-changing’ blood test identifies bipolar disorder A French medical company has developed a blood test to diagnose bipolar disorder which it says will be life-changing for sufferers. Mental Health Foundation reveals shocking statistics Seeing a therapist shows ‘courage’ say French public Join us for a Rejuvenation Day France announces extra €40m fund for mental healthcare Labrador Tag Feed