Fewer people hold prejudiced views against people with mental ill health, survey finds
People in England are becoming more tolerant and understanding of people with mental health issues but work still needs to be done to reduce stigma and discrimination, according to new…
Sanity and The City: Welcome to the Jungle
Would you honestly feel comfortable discussing your mental health at work? The following guest blog gives an honest and insightful look into experience of mental health at work from an…
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Experiencing mental illness can be a lonely time, but a podcast is helping to reach out to people and let them know they’re not alone. Mary O’Hara reports
Animal instincts-exploring the demand for animal-assisted mental health therapy
The demand for animal-assisted mental health therapy and is increasing – but Dr Daniel Allen warns caution is needed when choosing a provider.
Mental health bed shortage largely due to problems with discharge or alternatives to admission, report says
The bed or admission crisis in adult mental health is largely caused by problems with discharges or alternatives to admission – and this can only be addressed through service change…
New mental health learning resource launched
A new free learning resource to help individuals and organisations improve their own mental health and that of the people they serve has been launched.
Number of mental health beds in Greater Manchester falls as admissions rise
The number of mental health beds in Greater Manchester has fallen by nearly a quarter in the last five years despite an increase in admissions.
Dementia-friendly communities acknowledged in new BSI guidance
A code of practice for the recognition of dementia-friendly communities in England has been published by BSI, the UK’s National Standards Body. The guidance has been developed in conjunction with…
People with mental health problems put off sport as not ‘gym body ready’
New research from Mind has found that 80% of people with mental health problems who do not take part in sport, are put off because they feel self-conscious about their…
Quarter of local authorities ‘ignore’ looked after children’s mental health
Looked after children are approximately four times more likely to have a mental disorder than children living in their birth families yet a quarter of local authorities published strategies make…