Physical root of depression discovered, opening potential for new treatments
The areas of the brain that are affected by depression have been identified, and this could open up new possible treatments, researchers have said.
Mental health services failing older people, report says
The current availability of mental health services does not meet the increasingly high demand from our ageing population. according to a new Age UK report.
Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn clash over mental health at Prime Minister’s Questions
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has attacked the Conservatives record on mental health spending, calling the government’s plan for ‘parity of esteem’ for mental health with physical health ‘parity of failure’.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust criticised for underestimating risk posed by patients
A mental health trust has apologised following a review by the NHS into a series of homicides by patients, which criticised elements of care and risk assessment.
Chances of recovering from mental illness linked with deprivation, new report finds
There is a strong link between deprivation and the likelihood of recovering from anxiety and depression, according to official statistics published today.
Officers to face criminal charges following death of Kingsley Burrell after he was restrained
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has charged three officers involved with the death of Kingsley Burrell – who died after a period of prolonged restraint in 2011 – with perjury…
Promised increases in mental health funding not reaching the frontline, research finds
Promised increases in funding for mental health services have not been made in many areas of the country – with some mental health trusts even seeing their income fall in…
Lack of funding for research into children’s mental health holds back tackling conditions
A shortfall in mental health research funding is leaving a generation of young people without effective care and is holding back efforts to tackle mental illnesses, according to a report.
Adult social care at tipping point – but will it go over the edge?
The Care Quality Commission has warned in its annual State of Care report that adult social care is at a “tipping point” and that quality of care could be compromised…
Adult social care is ‘approaching tipping point’, warns CQC
While most health and adult social care services in England provide safe, high quality, compassionate care currently, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned that pressure rising on demand, access…