Don’t put victims of sexual abuse through the ordeal of sharing their story – how to achieve resolution without disclosure
Reliving abuse in therapy sessions can be traumatic and put some off entering or continuing the therapeutic process – but there are alternatives, says Penny Parks in this guest blog.
Commission points way ahead for adult acute mental health provision
Faster access to acute care and an end to sending severely ill mental health patients long distances are among the recommendations made in a new report by an Independent Commission…
New Facebook app ‘dares’ teens to improve mental health
Mental health researchers in Australia have taken the concept of 'truth or dare' to create an app designed to build help-seeking behaviour and goal-setting skills.
Duchess of Cambridge urges emotional support for children in Children’s Mental Health Week
The Duchess of Cambridge has highlighted the importance of giving children and young people the "tools to cope, and to thrive" as they encounter life's challenges in a video message…
Under-reported suicides – Hiding or compounding the tragedy?
Evidence suggests that the number of suicides in the UK is under-reported, and this may mean preventative services suffer as a result. By Colin Pritchard.
‘Schizophrenia’ should be dropped as mental health diagnosis, expert claims
The term ‘schizophrenia’, with its connotation of hopeless chronic brain disease, should be dropped and replaced with something like ‘psychosis spectrum syndrome,’ a professor of psychiatry has claimed.
Stress and depression increasingly common among NHS psychological therapies staff, survey finds
Psychological professionals are feeling increasingly stressed in their jobs, with nearly half reporting experiencing depression, a new survey has found.
People left feeling ‘worthless and ashamed’ due to mental health stigma, survey finds
More than 3 in 5 people with mental health problems admit to feeling isolated, worthless and ashamed about their condition because of the stigma and discrimination they have faced, a…
Employees feel ‘isolated and lost’ when it comes to talking about mental health
Nearly a third (30%) of employees feel unsure about who to talk to or where to find help or support regarding metal health issues. In addition, nearly 40% find it…
Fire Fighters Charity signs up to mental health anti-stigma pledge
The Fire Fighters Charity has signed the Blue Light Time To Change Associations pledge, joining a growing number of emergency service employers, associations and support organisations showing their commitment to…