Animal Instincts – can pets improve mental health?
Animals can have a positive impact on mental health, as an example…
Parity for mental health will remain a dream until local authority spending is reformed
Figures on council spending last week show that the government’s aim of…
‘Psycho’ Hallowe’en culture ramping up fears of mental illness, says minister
‘Psycho’ Hallowe’en culture is ramping up fears of mental illness, and retailers…
First mental health crisis standards created for capital
NHS London has pledged to provide a round-the-clock telephone mental health helpline…
Mental health charity criticises government’s reported proposals to cut ESA
Reported government proposals to cut sickness benefit Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)…
British Safety Council offers free stress guidance to businesses
The British Safety Council has called on employers to do more to…
Use of police stations in Section 136 Place of Safety Orders fell 24% in past year, figures show
The amount of Place of Safety Orders made under Section 136 of…
“Unacceptably low” 1.36% of health budget spent on mental health by councils
Local authorities in England spend an average of less than 1.36% of…
Music therapy reduces depression in young people, study suggests
In the largest study of its kind, researchers have found that music…
Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards winners announced
The winners of the Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards were announced…