Most people with depression across the world not receiving adequate treatment, study says
The vast majority of people with depression across the world are not receiving even minimally adequate treatment for their condition, according to a new study of more than 50,000 people…
Majority of carers who miss out on support experience mental health issues, research reveals
More than three quarters (78%) of carers who miss out on practical and financial support as a result of not identifying as a carer have experienced stress and anxiety, according…
CQC to investigate after number of detentions under Mental Health Act rises by 9% in past year
The number of people detained under the Mental Health Act rose by 9% in the past year to 63,622, new figures have revealed. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) now plans…
Mind backs National Audit Office call for government to review benefit sanctions regime
The National Audit Office (NAO) has said the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is not doing enough to find out how sanctions affect people on benefits and recommended it…
Can wanting to bin our pills be a sign of improved mental health?
In her new regular blog for Mental Health Today, Rae Ritchie discusses thoughts of wanting to stop taking medication – and how this shouldn’t always be treated as a bad…
Funding boost for mental health services for expectant and new mums
Twenty areas in England are to receive a share of £40 million to develop specialist community mental health services for expectant and new mums, with the aim of reaching 30,000…
MPs vote to suspend £30-a-week cut to Employment and Support Allowance
MPs have voted unanimously to postpone a planned £30-a-week cut to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Universal Credit (UC) following a debate in Parliament.
Faster improvement needed to improve inpatient mental health care, CQC warns
Much needs to be done to improve how psychiatric inpatient units care for people detained under the Mental Health Act – especially in regards to staff adherence to the Code…
Choice of languages improves access to mental health services in Birmingham
There has been an increase in people accessing confidential NHS support and advice services for mental health problems at walk-in centres run by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation…
You don’t monitor human rights abuses you ban them – ban#taser
The recent House of Lords debate on the use of Taser firearms in inpatient mental health settings highlighted a little-known issue – but one that should be banned as soon…