Mental health goes mainstream – an analysis of the party manifestos
In this guest blog, Becky Moles analyses what the three main parties said about mental health in their manifestos and what this might mean post-election.
Verbal therapy could protect against long-term psychological effects of trauma, according to research
A verbal therapy that aims to block the consolidation of traumatic memories could protect against the long-term psychological and physiological effects of trauma, according to new research.
Open Dialogue method of mental health care launched in UK
The Finnish ‘Open Dialogue’ model of mental health care has been launched in the UK with the commencement of the first round of a 3-year training programme to develop the…
University of Liverpool psychologists develop app to help people maintain their mental health
Psychologists at the University of Liverpool have developed a smartphone app to help people maintain their mental health using the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy.
Alzheimer’s Research UK praise Lib Dem commitment to double research spend and call on all parties to follow suit
The three main political parties have launched their 2015 manifestos with varying commitments to increase the NHS research spend on dementia.
Sussex partnership enables people with mental health challenges to take the stage
Two Sussex-based organisations have joined forces to allow people with mental health challenges to realise their acting dreams as part of their recovery.
Conservative Party outline plans for mental health in its manifesto
The Conservative Party has outlined what it would do to improve services for people with mental ill health, if it were elected to govern at the upcoming general election.
NHS Confederation launches briefing on personal budgets in mental health
Organisations introducing personal health budgets in mental health need to be prepared for change as patients opt to spend money on non-traditional treatments such as training courses and help around…
Labour make manifesto commitments to improve mental health services
The Labour Party has made several commitments in its manifesto to improve mental health services, if the party were to win the upcoming general election.
Grant boosts Greenwich mental health service for LGBTQ youngsters
Greenwich-based mental health service METRO has received a grant of more than £115,000 from the City of London Corporation’s charity, City Bridge Trust, to boost its London-wide programme for lesbian,…