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
practical 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 English-language mental health helpline in France issues SOS 'Urgent' call to open parks in France’s red zones Creuse autism charity's €1,000 Jardins Ouvert gift
Charity aims to end problem of loneliness 5.3 million people in France feel isolated and believe they have no one to turn to Dordogne villager's marathon effort for Mencap ‘Life-changing’ blood test identifies bipolar disorder Zen and the art of modern stress-level maintenance Mental Health Foundation reveals shocking statistics Seeing a therapist shows ‘courage’ say French public
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.