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New resource for commissioning children’s mental health services published
A new resource for commissioning effective mental health services for children and…
Study highlights unmet mental health needs of cancer patients
Many cancer survivors face physical and mental challenges resulting from their disease…
Structural barriers mean UK severe mental health policy ‘not always put into practice’
Access to healthcare, social services and employment opportunities for people in the…
Workplace stress reduces mental ability to that of a small child, research claims
Acute stress in the workplace negatively affects people’s ability to think critically,…
Use of police powers under Mental Health Act needs to change, research says
The use of police powers under the Mental Health Act is a…
Exercise can help people to recover from PTSD, report says
Structured exercise including resistance training and walking helps people to recover from…
Women with mental illness are less likely to be screened for breast cancer
Women with a mental illness, including depression, anxiety and serious mental illnesses…
Government pledges extra £150 million for tackling eating disorders
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has pledged an extra £150 million of…
Litchfield recommends Work Capability Assessment stays in place
The Work Capability Assessment (WCA) for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) should…