Talking about the suicide of a loved one
Amy Balcomb, who lost a friend recently and struggled to access support, is establishing Suicide Bereavement Buddies so that others won't be isolated.
Emergency services: Here’s how you can help me in a crisis
With a change to the law on how police use sectioning powers introduced today, Liv writes of her past interactions with the emergency services and the methods that she has found…
‘On bad days my bed functions like a prison keeping me safe but frustrated’
What do you do when you don't feel mentally well enough for work? Rae Ritchie explores the pros and cons of continuing to work ...
The basics: The Mental Health Act 1983
We answer your questions about The Mental Health Act 1983 - what is it, what happens and why?
Public invited to shape new mental health law
Members of the public are today invited to shape new mental health legislation.
Samaritans volunteers to give 100,000 hours this Christmas
Mental health, family, isolation and loneliness are expected to be top concerns.
Here’s why young people are drawn to online counselling
Children and young people are attracted to safe places where they can be themselves.
Facebook ‘robot’ moderators deployed on suicide watch
Do we feel comforted or threatened by Facebook using robot moderators on 'suicide watch'?
OCD develops at average age of 10 years old, according to Priory Group
Ten years old is the average age for the onset of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) according to a new guide from the Priory Group designed to educate teachers, parents and carers.
Government outline anorexia education proposals
Much anticipated plans for supporting the mental health of children and young people have finally been shared today.