Liberal Democrats pledge to spend extra £3.5 billion on mental health
The Liberal Democrats would spend £3.5 billion more on mental health care in England over the next parliament, if they were elected.
New guidance launched to help give mental health service users a voice in general election
New guidance has been launched that aims to encourage mental health patients and service users to register to vote and get their voice heard in the forthcoming general election.
Department of Education deliver new advice to improve teaching and tackle stigma in schools
A range of measures aimed at ensuring pupils experiencing mental health problems have the support and knowledge they need to keep themselves healthy and safe have been announced by Secretary…
NHS culture and support for staff mental health ‘improving’, say employers
NHS Employers has responded to recent media reports that mental health issues and are causing more staff to take sick leave by highlighting measures being taken to "significantly improve" its…
Mental health organisations warn against making judgements on mental health of Germanwings crash pilot
Leading mental health organisations have appealed for the media to report responsibly on the news that the pilot of the Germanwings aeroplane that crashed in the Alps this week had…
Guest blog: It isn’t just comedians that are prone to depression
In this guest blog, comedian Ray Peacock writes about his experiences of depression, and why it should be remembered that people in other professions are just as prone to it…
Mental Health Charter for Sport launched to tackle stigma of mental ill health
Major sporting associations have come together to launch a Mental Health Charter for Sport, which aims to tackle the stigma around mental health.
Taskforce launched to develop five-year plan for mental health services
NHS England is establishing a taskforce to develop a new 5-year national strategy for mental health, for people of all ages across England.
Focus on children’s mental health welcome, but much more needed to address all of the problems in services
Children and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) have been high on the government’s agenda in the past week, but planned investment and reform – and more – must be delivered,…
From the grassroots up
Social isolation can be a big issue for people with dementia, but local grassroots initiatives can really make a difference and help to improve the quality of life of people…