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Lack of support puts young mothers at risk of mental health problems

Young mothers could soon get extra mental health support following the launch…

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Children who survive cancer and their younger siblings have higher risk of mental ill health, study says

Children who suffered from cancer in their childhood, along with their younger…

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Doc Ready to help young people talk to their GP about their mental health

With 36% of young people admitting to not feeling comfortable talking to…

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Celebrities with mental health issues highlight the importance of talk for Time to Change

Singer Frankie Sandford has joined a host of other celebrities in wearing…

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Use of ADHD drugs rises by half in 6 years

The use of drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has…

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NICE recommends treatment for adolescents with bipolar disorder

The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the…

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UK children not as happy as they were in 2008, researchers say

UK children are not as happy as they were in 2008, a…

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Mental health hospital expands obesity service

A central London-based independent mental health treatment centre has launched the UK’s…

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Third of children consider suicide before 16, survey shows

Labour leader Ed Miliband has helped to launch a new online counselling…

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Breakthrough PND blood test developed by doctors

Doctors have developed the first blood test for postnatal depression in a…

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