Doctor’s orders: Depression and the immune system
For years, a ‘chemical imbalance’ in the brain has been thought to be behind depression, but now other biological processes are believed to be the primary causes, says Dr Nick…
NHS Trust launches interconnected technology trial that aims to revolutionise care for people with dementia
A £5 million trial has been launched to see how the Internet of Things could transform the lives of people with dementia by using technology in their support.
Number of people in psychiatric or learning disability beds in Scotland falls
The number of people in inpatient psychiatric or learning disability beds fell between 2014 and 2016, according to an NHS survey.
Scottish Medicines Consortium recommends new treatment for schizophrenia
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has recommended the use of paliperidone palmitate 3-monthly injection (Trevicta) for use in NHS Scotland without restriction for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia.
Social workers vital for avoiding mental health crises, MPs say
Social workers should be given more scope to practice their skills in order to help prevent mental health crises and help people make lasting change, a Parliamentary inquiry into mental…
John Lewis staff to receive training to increase awareness of mental health in the workplace
Staff at John Lewis in Welwyn Garden City will receive training to increase their awareness of mental health issues in the workplace.
New online community for people in Wales with mental health issues launched
A new online community has been launched to provide support for people in Wales who are living with a mental illness. The community aims to provide individuals and their carers…
Mental Welfare Commission makes recommendations after investigation into postnatal depression case
The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland has made a series of recommendations to Scottish services after publishing its investigation into the case of Ms OP, a mother who suffocated her…
Recession linked to increase in suicide and mental ill health, study claims
The 2008 recession in Europe was associated with adverse health outcomes, particularly for suicides and mental health problems, according to a review of studies.
Call for access to EU funding programmes to be a priority in Brexit negotiations
Access to EU funding programmes should be a priority in Brexit negotiations, according to Alzheimer’s Research UK, as a poll of dementia scientists highlights fears that Britain’s exit from the…