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How to cope when the shine comes off your ‘perfect’ new life in France

High expectations and a lack of support can soon lead to feelings of isolation – but don't suffer in silence

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

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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

Tens of thousands of children are affected by the rising prescriptions, according to a new report

Study reveals lasting impact of Nice terror attack on children present

Preliminary results on the effects of the 2016 July 14 attack suggest Post-Traumatic Stress Order can affect all ages. Children born of mothers pregnant at the time were included

Interior decorator brings feel-good design to poorer Paris suburbs

Assetou Coulibaly says her association helps people in social housing take control of their circumstances and improve their mental health by redecorating their homes

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

Charity aims to end problem of loneliness

5.3 million people in France feel isolated and believe they have no one to turn to

Join us for a Rejuvenation Day

Sponsored content: The Mind Retreat Rejuvenation Day in the Tarn

France announces extra €40m fund for mental healthcare

French health minister Agnès Buzyn has promised an extra fund of €40 million to finance her plan to improve psychiatric and mental healthcare provision across France.

Mental health

How to cope when the shine comes off your ‘perfect’ new life in France

France to introduce first ever blood test for bipolar disorder

‘I set up an invisible disabilities media company after my diagnosis’

How to get free mental health support in France

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