Research on brain pathways gives hope for new treatment for panic disorders
A brain pathway that underlies the emotional behaviours critical for survival has…
Childhood bullying impacts mental and physical health even up to 40 years later, research suggests
The negative social, physical and mental health effects of childhood bullying are…
Mental health cuts costs the NHS millions, report says
Investing in community-based care and support for people with schizophrenia and psychosis…
Independent mental health advocacy: still cooling out the mark?
Independent mental health advocacy is about more than just an exercise in…
New guidance and training aims to stop inappropriate use of restraint in care settings
The government has launched new guidance that aims to reduce the use…
Ketamine “promising” new antidepressant, study claims
Ketamine is a “promising” new antidepressant that has had rapid effects on…
New schizophrenia drug receives European go-ahead
An antipsychotic drug that is said to have fewer side effects than…
Celebrities raise awareness of bipolar disorder but not understanding of it, survey says
The majority of people in Britain agree that celebrities help to raise…
Cancer survival rates lower for people with severe mental illness
People with serious mental illness have lower cancer survival rates than the…
People from BME communities with mental ill health face double levels of discrimination
Up to 93% of people from Black and minority ethnic (BME) communities…