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…
Are we living in a post-stigma world?
History shows us that the arrival of stigma coincided with the departure…
9 in 10 UK workers affected by mental health challenges, Accenture research finds
New research highlights the prevalence of mental health difficulties in the workplace,…
Inclusive theatre: tackling stigma and facilitating discussion
Having an autistic spectrum disorder, learning disability, or mental health problem should…
Stonewall report reveals impact of discrimination on health of LGBT people
New research from Stonewall, Britain’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and…
Patients newly discharged from psychiatric hospital are at higher risk of suicide, so why do they receive so little aftercare?
Joy Hibbins, who runs a Suicide Crisis Centre in Gloucestershire, reflects on…
When will the prison service act upon the vulnerability of transgender people?
The Ministry of Justice and Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service have released a…
Issues accessing GP services for poor mental health risks exacerbating symptoms
Research by mental health charities highlights issues in accessing GP support for…