Screening for mental health issues key for children of cancer patients, study suggests
A new analysis by American journal CANCER has suggested that family dysfunction…
Government acknowledges need for more mental health social workers
The government has said that more social workers are needed, particularly in…
Lithium in the drinking water may prevent suicide, say leading psychiatrists
Researchers in Scotland are set to test whether areas with higher naturally…
Royal Colleges call for improvements to physical health of people with mental ill health
A new approach is needed to improve the physical health of patients…
Cognitive therapy improves depressive symptoms in diabetes
Individual mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and individual cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) improve…
New network aims to deliver restraint-free services
A network that brings together organisations that share a common vision to…
Lincs’ emergency services co-pilot street triage
Lincolnshire is piloting a new approach to mental health emergencies, bringing mental…
Psychiatric assessment units for emergency departments reduce long waits, study suggests
The inclusion of a specialist psychiatric acute assessment unit for patients presenting…
Suicides among home treated mental health patients doubles
The number of deaths by suicide among mental health patients treated at…