Hundreds of deaths of people with mental health conditions in detention could have been avoided, inquiry says
Hundreds of people with mental health conditions detained in psychiatric hospitals, prisons and police cells in England and Wales have died of non-natural causes in recent years according to an…
Rising suicide rates lead to call for service innovation
The latest suicide statistics showing that 6,233 people aged over 15 took their own lives in the UK in 2013, 'highlight the need for better access to mental health therapy',…
National review to assess needs for Veterans’ mental health
A charitable grant of £75,000 has enabled the NHS to fund a new national review the mental health needs of military veterans.
Some anti-depressants linked with higher rates of suicide in study
Research led by the University of Nottingham has suggested that certain types of anti-depressant tablets may be associated with an increase in suicide and self-harm in people aged 20 to…
Ending the secret abuse of mental health patients
It is estimated by the Mental Health Foundation that in the course of one year, one in four people will be affected by some form of mental health issue. With…
Study monitors mental health of female defence force personnel
The predictors for mental health disorders and psychological symptoms among Australian servicewomen and female war veterans will be examined by researchers for the first time.
New online therapeutic programmes to tackle co-morbid depression and anxiety disorders
A global provider of online behavioural and mental wellness solutions has launched a 'unique suite' of online therapeutic programmes to tackle co-morbid depression and anxiety disorders developed in collaboration with…
CoolTan Arts to celebrate International Women’s Day
Ahead of International Women's Day 2015, mental health charity CoolTan Arts has announced it will host an event designed to celebrate the women within their organisation and in the wider…
New standard to improve care of people with psychosis & schizophrenia
A new quality standard to help adults with psychosis and schizophrenia has been issued by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Duchess of Cambridge records message for first-ever Child Mental Health Week
Kate Middleton has recorded a video message in support of the first ever Children's Mental Health Week calling for people across the UK to work together to counteract stigma around…