Addressing social problems key to effective youth mental health services
Strong associations exist between mental illness in young people, ‘everyday’ social problems and disadvantage, new research has suggested.
Third of new fathers ‘concerned’ about their mental health, research finds
New research has suggested that nearly four times the number of new dads are likely to be affected by post-natal depression as new mums.
Teenagers ‘crying out’ for early help with mental health problems, say Children’s Society
The Children’s Society has announced plans to expand its work on children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing after suggested that "the mental health needs of the most vulnerable young people…
Concern over Work Programme’s failure to support people with mental ill health
The government’s flagship back-to-work scheme, the Work Programme is failing to help people with mental ill health into sustained employment, according to the latest figures.
Youth Select Committee to hold first oral evidence session on mental health
The Youth Select Committee is conducting an inquiry into mental health, focussing on awareness, education and the current services on offer for young people and will be holding its first…
Court of Appeal says people without mental capacity must be involved in legal proceedings
People who are unable to make decisions for themselves because they lack mental capacity should always be directly involved in court hearings about their personal liberty, the Court of Appeal…
Recurrent major depressive disorder linked to lower bone density
Recurrent major depressive disorder in men and use of antidepressants are associated with lower bone mineral density, a new study has shown.
Minister to launch Welsh national suicide and self-harm prevention strategy at Talk to Me 2 event in July
Professor Mark Drakeford will launch a new strategy set to become "the cornerstone for suicide and self-harm prevention over the next five years in Wales" at a national mental health…
Mental health crisis care services must address gaps in services, regulator says
People experiencing a mental health crisis do not always receive care and support when and where they need it, regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has found.
Patients benefit from immediate referral to online cognitive behavioural therapy on Isle of Wight
A new model has made it quicker for GPs on the Isle of Wight (IoW) to refer patients with common mental health disorders to online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) within…