Call for international LGBT psychology standards
International lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) psychology and psychotherapy standards need to be developed to counter the prejudice and discrimination they can experience, according to two psychologists.
Awareness campaigns highlight importance of planning ahead for those with dementia
A Kent law firm is bringing together the key messages of the upcoming Dementia Awareness Week (May 17-23) and Dying Matters Awareness Week (May 18-24) to encourage as many people…
Centenarians celebrated in pilot TV documentary
A charity and provider of care for older people and adults with dementia has been selected to participate in a pilot TV documentary that celebrates the increasing number of people…
Mind opens mental health helpline for emergency services personnel, friends and family
Mental health charity Mind has opened a confidential help and support service for emergency services staff, volunteers and their friends and family.
May is the happiest month, research claims
May is the month of the year in which people are happiest because of the brighter blue skies, warmer temperatures, longer days and the blossom and renewal of spring, according…
Dining with dignity: how to ensure patients have safe and enjoyable mealtimes
Sarah Brady, Consultant Speech and Language Therapist to Wiltshire Farm Foods.People who experience mental illness, or care for someone that does, can be faced with a range of emotional or…
Service Dogs UK – help ES veterans with PTSD
Service Dogs UK is a new Charitable organisation that trains 'rescue' dogs to help veterans with PTSD and in doing so, improves the lives of both.
MHPF awards recognise mental health voluntary sector success
The role of the voluntary and community sector in mental health provision was highlighted by the Mental Health Providers Forum (MHPF) at their annual Voluntary Sector Awards.
Youth Select Committee announces new inquiry into mental health
The Youth Select Committee (YSC) has announced it will undertake an inquiry into mental health. The Committee, a British Youth Council (BYC) initiative, will explore issues around awareness, education and…
Environment could have greater impact on similarity of anxiety between family members than thought, research suggests
Living together could be the main source of similarity for anxiety between family members, over and above genetic links between them, according to new research.