NICE launches first clinical guideline on social anxiety disorder
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched its…
Fifth of students say they have mental health problem
A fifth of students in higher education consider themselves to have a…
North Yorkshire Police launch ‘places of safety’ plan for mental health patients
People detained by police under the Mental Health Act in North Yorkshire…
Mental Health Foundation calls for ‘balanced debate’ on mental health diagnosis
The Mental Health Foundation has called for a balanced debate on the…
CCGs must to do more to involve people with mental health issues, report says
Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) must do more to involve people with mental…
IPCC criticised for investigation into death of Sean Rigg
An independent review has criticised the Independent Police Complaints Commission’s (IPCC) investigation…
Poor sleep patterns due to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, research suggests
Sleepless nights and disrupted body clocks are frequently the result of mental…
Bedroom tax taking toll on anxiety levels, charity say
Changes to the government’s welfare reform agenda and housing benefit are having…
MPS and mental health organisations welcome independent report into mental health and policing
The findings and recommendations of the Independent Commission on Mental Health and…
Metropolitan Police Service ‘must improve response’ to mental health to prevent future deaths
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) must improve its response to mental health…