More than half of children not receiving mental health treatment after GP referral, research finds
Increasing numbers of children and young people are being denied mental health treatment after it has been recommended by a GP, according to new research.
Men twice as likely as women to have no one to rely on for emotional support
One in 10 men say they have no one they can rely on for emotional support – compared to only 1 in 20 women – according to new research.
Many Britons report feeling increased levels of anxiety post-Brexit vote
In the aftermath of the EU Referendum, 45% of Britons say they’re experiencing increased levels of anxiety, according to a new study.
Mental health services in Wales ‘haven’t improved’ since 2012, report says
Primary mental health services in Wales have made no improvement in patient outcomes since the implementation of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure in 2012, a new report has claimed.
New virtual research centre examining link between nutrition and behaviour launched
A new virtual research centre has been launched in Doncaster to look at the link between nutrition and behaviour.
Winners of Radio 4’s All in The Mind Mental Health Awards announced
The winners of the All in the Mind Awards 2016 have been announced at a special ceremony in the Wellcome Collection and broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
People with sight loss at increased risk of depression research reveals
People with visual impairment have an increased risk of depression but more training for support staff is needed to ensure signs of depression are recognised and treatment is accessed, according…
New smartphone app technology could help to prevent suicide, scientists reveal
New smartphone app technology may help to identify patients at high risk of suicide, researchers have revealed.
Parents feel childhood mental illness is a life sentence, research says
The majority of parents fear that if their child is diagnosed with a mental illness it will amount to a life sentence for them, according to new research.
Scientists discover genetic link between depression and type 2 diabetes
Scientists have found that the co-occurrence of depression and type 2 diabetes may be genetic in origin, which could have significant clinical importance.