King’s Fund sets out five key tests for political parties’ health care policies
Chief Executive Chris Ham of the King’s Fund has set out five key areas where political parties can demonstrate their commitment to health and social care ahead of June’s general…
Television story lines encourage mental health conversations
A third of people who have seen a story line involving a character with a mental health problem have been inspired to start talking about mental health, say charity Mind.
Who are today’s mental health heroes?
Rae Ritchieexamines how the young royals are contributing to conversations around mental health and asks if other contributions are being overlooked …
Mind praises Prince Harry speaking out about personal grief
The charity, Mind, has praised Price Harry's openness in speaking this week to The Telegraph about his personal mental health and how he has dealt with the loss of his mother.
Online psychiatric assessments could help the young access help sooner
Computer psychiatric interviews of young people had a diagnostic success rate of 80-90%, according to a University of Aberdeen trial.
Postnatal depression needs more attention says World Health Day
Some 10-15% of women experience postnatal depression across Europe and the world, according to this year’s World Health Day.
Supporting children and young people in crisis
Julie Penfold looks at the increasing prevalence of serious mental health issues in children and young people
Mind Cymru campaigns for specialist mother and baby mental health unit
The charity Mind Cymru are campaigning for a specialist mother and baby mental health unit to be reopened in Wales.
Summary of The Mental Welfare Commission’s Annual Report
In this briefing, Jim Kennedy provides a short summary of the key points made in the Mental Welfare Commission’s annual report for 2015- 2016.
PTSD more than just mental health condition
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) includes physiological disorders like cardiovascular disease and sleep problems as well as mental health issues, a study finds.