Everyone knows that preparing to welcome a new baby into the world can be a hectic and stressful experience. But research has found it to be more serious than that; pregnancy can be a time when new mothers and fathers are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues.

Men’s health is in bad shape. Despite being more likely to smoke, drink and be overweight, men are less likely to visit a GP, with a third embarrassed to seek help for mental health issues. Can more accessible services from the Men's Health Forum encourage blokes to take better care of themselves?

Healthy eating and regular exercise is the well-trodden route to a healthy body. But what about a healthy mind? Headspace claims that using its meditation app just ten minutes a day can reduce symptoms of anxiety, boost quality of sleep and lower blood pressure.

According to research, playing a science-based smartphone game for 25 minutes can reduce anxiety and offer measurable mental health benefits. Researchers believe gamified cognitive treatments could revolutionise mental healthcare.