Report shows that therapy dogs may reduce risk of self-harm in prisoners
A pilot scheme examining the effects of therapy dogs on prisoners by…
The therapy lessons bequeathed by Stan Lee’s superheroes
Cognitive behavioural therapist Michael O'Sullivan reflects on the legacy of Stan Lee…
Council to apologise for not offering young person with anxiety alternative educational arrangements
Local councils have a duty to provide alternative educational arrangements for young…
Mental Health Act changes could see 10,000 fewer individuals face compulsory detention
"Our current legislation was written when people with mental health needs were…
Interview: Steve Gilbert on the new Mental Health Act and approaches to tackling injustice
Suicide survivor Steve Gilbert describes how recommendations for Mental Health Act reform…
Independent review of the Mental Health Act: charities’ responses
The independent report into the Mental Health Act was commissioned by Theresa…
CQC to review the use of restraint, prolonged seclusion, and segregation
The Care Quality Commission has pledged to review restrictive interventions (restraint, prolonged…
Education Secretary calls for more interventions in students’ mental health
Universities should be reaching out to students’ emergency contacts when it is clear…
Psychiatrists and psychologists pledge to end “bitter” adversarial dynamic
A joint statement has been released by Sarb Bajwa, Chief Executive of…
Health and social care discrimination faced by LGBT people
The Women and Equalities Committee saw evidence that shows the discrimination faced…