People with mental illness still at risk of dramatically shortened life, survey claims
People with mental illness are being prescribed medication without understanding the risks and side effects, and going without vital health checks that leave them at risk of a dramatically shortened…
Inadequacy of mental health services ‘a ticking time bomb’ say GPs
Most GPs believe mental health services for young people are inadequate, with almost 9 in 10 fearing that children or teenagers may come to harm while waiting for specialist treatment,…
With a little help from my friends
Relationships are vital for our health and wellbeing, so that the theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is on this is welcome recognition of something that can all…
Employers face ‘mental health iceberg’, according to research
Managing mental health issues in the workplace may be a bigger concern than many employers believe, as many employees’ problems are not recognised or dealt with, according to new research.
Children in cities experience more psychotic symptoms, study says
Lower social cohesion among neighbours and higher crime rates contribute to increased rates of psychotic symptoms among urban children, a new study from researchers at Duke University in North Carolina,…
One in five UK adults seen by ‘visibly stressed’ nurse in the past year, research claims
More than 1 in 5 UK adults (22%) have been seen by a ‘visibly stressed’ nurse in the past 12 months, according to new research.
Embarrassment stops millions of adults experiencing mental ill health from seeking treatment, survey finds
Up to 12 million UK adults who experience mental health issues do not seek help – with embarrassment cited as the main reason for not doing so, research has found.
Action needed to ensure everyone at the end of their lives receives personalised care, says CQC
People from certain groups in society – including those with mental ill health or learning disabilities – are experiencing poorer quality care at the end of their lives than others…
Child and adolescent mental health charities receive funding to provide training events for professionals
Three child and adolescent mental health charities have received funding from Health Education England to deliver a suite of free training events to meet the need for post-qualification training/development for…
Mental health funding increases not reaching the frontline, report finds
The government’s commitment to parity of esteem for mental and physical health services is being undermined by a failure to ensure funding increases reach the frontline, according to a survey.