Mental Health Crisis Care Concordat rolled out across England
Every part of England has signed up to the Mental Health Crisis Care Concordat and almost all areas have finalised a detailed action plan for how they will improve support…
More than 90% of ambulance workers admit to suffering with stress, survey reveals
Long hours, staff shortages and the mental demands of the job are placing an enormous burden on ambulance workers as 91% say they are suffering with stress, according to a…
UCLan student creates mobile app that provides help for people in suicide crisis
A student from the University of Central Lancashire has developed a free mobile app that provides help to anyone in suicide crisis or for people who are worried about deterioration…
UK suicide rate may be higher than reported, research claims
Suicide figures may not be as accurate as they are reported, with key Western countries having a higher suicide rate than that reported in official figures, especially the UK, new…
One month to get nominations in for the Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards 2015
Applicants now have one month left to get their nominations in for the 2015 Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards, which celebrate positive practice in the sector.
Service user-led mental health charity NSUN unveils its manifesto for the next government
The next government should prioritise making the principle of ‘nothing about us without us’ a reality and ensure people with mental ill health can access to timely and appropriate support,…
Mental health and substance misuse charities join forces
Charities Richmond Fellowship and Aquarius are entering into a formal partnership that will enable them to "strengthen and improve the services they can offer to support people with mental health…
Student’s innovative bipolar support system showcased in Design Museum
A student-developed gadget that could help people with bipolar disorder to sleep better is being exhibited at the Design Museum.
UK mental health research ‘historically underfunded’, new analysis reveals
UK mental health research has a history of under-investment, including ‘virtually non-existent’ charitable funding, according to new analysis.
Number of veterans being referred for mental health issues jumps by quarter in past year
The number of ex-service personnel seeking help for mental ill health or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has risen by 26% in the past year, according to veterans’ mental health charity…