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#MHTchat: sectioning under the Mental Health Act

How can we make the Mental Health Act more compassionate and humane?

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Children born preterm may be at higher risk of psychiatric symptoms

Adults who were born prematurely, before 33 weeks, are more likely to experience…

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‘For most, the Mental Health Act still means being sectioned’

Therapist Michael O'Sullivan says people with mental health needs get to the point where their liberty is…

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Many now prefer therapy apps to visiting their GP – here’s why

Apps are attractive to individuals worried GPs won't refer them for talking therapies,…

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Sectioning: Overwhelming support for two new legal rights

Mental Health Today polling has established that the public and mental health…

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‘It is far easier to stereotype and demonise than empathise’

Therapist, Michael O'Sullivan, considers whether it is possible to teach empathy and…

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‘Being detained made me feel totally helpless’

Karen Manton explores what it was like to be routinely sectioned after…

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Five steps to stop young people having to wait months for mental health care

Steps taken in Bradford have resulted in all young people being seen…

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Mental health care remains public’s top 2018 priority

Mental health care is the public’s number one issue that it wants…

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#MHTchat: what are your new year’s wishes for mental health care?

You share your new year's resolutions, both personal and political, this new year

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