Electrical stimulation may help relieve symptoms of PTSD and depression, study suggests
A non-invasive treatment that stimulates nerves through an electrical impulse many help patients with post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder, a new study has suggested.
BBC One announces season of programmes focusing on mental health
BBC One is to dedicate two weeks of scheduling to explore mental health issues across a range of programming including news, drama, documentaries and features.
CNWL celebrate decade of child psychiatry in Spain
This month marks a decade of joint work between CNWL and Imperial College in helping establish specialist Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Spain.
Does the Prime Minister’s vision for society provide much hope for people with long-term mental health difficulties?
Writing for NSUN, Mark Brown (@markoneinfour) explores what Prime Minister David Cameron’s recent surprise Life Chances speech tells us about the immediate future of mental health in England.
Employers’ failure to implement wellbeing policies putting individuals’ and business health at risk, report claims
While there is increased awareness among businesses of supporting employees’ health and wellbeing there remains an ‘implementation gap’ in UK workplace, which is threatening individuals’ health and long-term business sustainability,…
National honour for man with anxiety who runs mental health organisation
A London man who runs his own mental health organisation despite experiencing depression and anxiety since primary school has been recognised at the British Citizen Awards.
Mental health manifesto calls on Welsh Assembly candidates to commit to key actions
Welsh Assembly election candidates have been called on to commit to five key actions to improve mental health services in a manifesto published by a mental health charity.
The bigger picture – is the way in which mental health is portrayed in soaps helpful?
The Stacey Branning storyline in EastEnders has put the spotlight on postpartum psychosis, but are portrayals such as this helpful in fighting stigma, asks Carol Bogg.
Mental Welfare Commission makes recommendations for change after suicide of woman with autism and mental health issues
Recommendations for change have been made to improve the care of vulnerable people by the Mental Welfare Commission, following the case of a woman with autism who took her own…
The year ahead in mental health – is change coming?
In 2015, mental health moved up the political agenda, but will this be maintained in 2016 and will service users and professionals notice any difference? Editor Dan Parton gets his…