Thriving in the face of depression
"The earlier people seek treatment, across multiple mental health diagnoses, the higher the likelihood of response."
Long distance treatment figures spiraling for the young
Children with severe mental health problems are twice as likely to receive treatment at a hospital a long distance from home as the local alternative.
What literature can tell us about mental health
Michael O’Sullivan, author of ‘Working with compassion’, explores what literature can tell us about the core qualities of cognitive behavioural therapy and depression.
Using art therapy to thrive
This Mental Health Awareness Week we spoke to people around the UK for whom creative therapies are essential to both surviving and thriving.
Mixed findings for mindfulness
Caution urged around investing further in school mindfulness lessons.
Let’s normalise conversations around maternal mental health
Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day and like many, I struggled with my mental health as a new mum.
Three quarters of mothers receive no treatment for post natal mental health
Some 75% of mothers with mental health problems do not get diagnosed or receive adequate treatment say the Maternal Mental Health Alliance.
Two in three people in UK experienced mental health problem
Most people living in the UK have experienced a mental health problem, say the Mental Health Foundation.
Commissioning NHS services that promote good mental health
This Mental Health Awareness Week Dr Phil Moore, chair of NHS Clinical Commissioners, Mental Health Commissioners Network talks about commissioning services that help us to thrive not just survive …
Mental health services ‘receiving promised investment’
Five commissioners have cut their mental health budgets for the new financial year, it was revealed this week.