Violence ‘more linked to substance abuse than mental illness’, research suggests
People with a mental illness who also abuse substances are nearly twice…
Revolving Doors highlights positive PCC mental health work
With an estimated 20%-40% of police time spent on mental health related…
Mental health problems affect 9 in 10 emergency services personnel
An online survey of more than 3,500 emergency services staff and volunteers…
Thames Valley tackles ‘mentally ill’ detained in police cells
More than 500 people with mental health issues in the Thames Valley…
Mental health remains key factor in deaths in or after police custody, report finds
Mental health continued to be a key factor in deaths in or…
North Yorkshire Police launch ‘places of safety’ plan for mental health patients
People detained by police under the Mental Health Act in North Yorkshire…