Study to tackle ‘transient loneliness’
New research has been launched to tackle the issues of ‘transient loneliness’ which affects increasing numbers of people from migrants and carers to students and lone workers and contributes to…
Rejected cases triggering a mental health ‘time bomb, NSPCC claims
Figures from 35 NHS Mental Health Trusts have suggested a 'postcode lottery' exists across England in the amount of time young people have to wait according to the NSPCC.
Changes to mental health services having ‘negative impact’ on patient care, briefing claims
Large-scale changes to mental health services are a ‘leap in the dark’ and are having a negative impact on patient care, according to a briefing published by The King’s Fund.
RCM calls for specialist maternal mental health midwife in every trust
Every NHS trust or health board with maternity services should have a specialist maternal mental health midwife, according to a new report from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM).
New online learning resource launched to give public and professionals tools to improve mental health
A new, free online learning resource for professionals and the public to use to promote self-care and mental health prevention has been launched.
Researchers identify unique and shared brain patterns in ADHD and bipolar disorder that could aid future diagnosis and treatment
Unique and shared brain patterns have been identified in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder, which could, in the future, help clinicians more accurately diagnose and treat the…
Research shows poetry helps employees to voice anxiety over work-life balance
Poetry workshops can help stressed employees ‘voice’ their anxieties over work-life balance and bring emotions such as guilt to the surface, according to new research.
Risk of suicide and mental illness increases during recession, research finds
The economic recession of 2008 – 2013 was followed by increases in rates of suicide, suicide attempts, and mental illness, a report has found.
Patients fear antidepressants are a “dirty little habit”, according to research
Some people diagnosed with depression still question the legitimacy of antidepressants and worry they are akin to illicit substance taking, new research has found.
‘Silence’ about male depression contributing to high suicide rate, study suggests
Continuing silence about the 'emotional world of men' is key to why men are half as likely as women to be diagnosed with depression but three times more likely to…