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Right Here points way to better mental health services for young people
The Mental Health Foundation and Paul Hamlyn Foundation have launched a new…
Animal Instincts – can pets improve mental health?
Animals can have a positive impact on mental health, as an example…
New mental health research centre to focus on function of the mind
A Centre of Excellence has been launched that aims to translate the…
First mental health crisis standards created for capital
NHS London has pledged to provide a round-the-clock telephone mental health helpline…
Mental health charity criticises government’s reported proposals to cut ESA
Reported government proposals to cut sickness benefit Employment & Support Allowance (ESA)…
Use of police stations in Section 136 Place of Safety Orders fell 24% in past year, figures show
The amount of Place of Safety Orders made under Section 136 of…
“Unacceptably low” 1.36% of health budget spent on mental health by councils
Local authorities in England spend an average of less than 1.36% of…
CQC calls for better access to places of safety for people experiencing mental health crisis
Care regulator the Care Quality Commission has called for urgent action to…
Getting involved with communities
Involvement with service users is an increasingly important part of mental health…
Perinatal mental health problems cost UK £8.1 billion per year, report claims
Perinatal mental health problems cost the UK £8.1 billion each year and…