Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy linked to reduced risk of depressive relapse
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an effective treatment option that can help prevent the reoccurrence of major depression in people who have recurrent depression, according to a study.
NHS accused of providing ‘second class service’ to people with dementia
The NHS is providing a second-class service to many of the 280,000 people with dementia who live in care homes in England, according to an investigation.
London-based mental health schemes receive £500,000 funding boost
Community organisations providing mental health services to people in London have received more than £500,000 funding to develop their services.
Online cognitive behavioural therapy tool launched for people with multiple sclerosis
A free online cognitive behavioural therapy tool has been launched that has been designed specifically for people with multiple sclerosis.
Assistant coroner calls on government to address gaps in mental health protocol for 16 and 17-year-olds following teen’s suicide
An assistant coroner has said he will write to Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt about gaps in the law and in definitive protocol about whether 16 and 17-year-olds with mental ill…
Looked-after children failing to get mental health services they need, report finds
Many looked-after children are being turned away by child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) or do not have their mental health needs identified on entering care, a report by…
People with serious mental illness under-prescribed heart and stroke medication
People with serious mental illness are less likely to receive life-saving heart and stroke drugs than the general population, despite being at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a…
Time for quick, easy access to the right care for people with psychosis
In this guest blog, Andrea Mechelli welcomes the introduction of maximum waiting times for people experiencing symptoms of psychosis and how it could end up bringing large human and economic…
People in the criminal justice system need better mental health support, report says
People leaving prison and police custody need more support for their mental health in their community, according to a report.
Mental health training package in development for NHS 111 call handlers
An e-learning package is being developed that aims to better equip NHS 111 call handlers to help people experiencing mental health issues.