Study highlights unmet mental health needs of cancer patients
Many cancer survivors face physical and mental challenges resulting from their disease and its treatment even decades after being cured, according to researchers at the American Cancer Society.
New resource for commissioning children’s mental health services published
A new resource for commissioning effective mental health services for children and young people has been published.
Workplace stress reduces mental ability to that of a small child, research claims
Acute stress in the workplace negatively affects people’s ability to think critically, use reasoning and make practical day-to-day decisions, according to research.
YoungMinds decries ‘double whammy’ of cuts to children’s mental health services
Mental health charity YoungMinds has claimed children and adolescent mental health services face a “double whammy” as both local NHS services and local government cut funding.
Children’s mental health is parents’ top concern
Parents worry about their children’s mental health more than any other health issue, a survey has revealed.
2014 – that was the year that was
Editor Dan Parton looks back at some of the bigger stories from the Mental Health Today website in 2014.
Speaking up about suicide
Suicide is still a taboo subject for many, but increasing numbers of attempt survivors in the US are now speaking out about their experiences to help improve public understanding of…
Use of police powers under Mental Health Act needs to change, research says
The use of police powers under the Mental Health Act is a major concern for service users, family carers and professionals alike, and needs to change, according to research.
Mental health service users now able to give feedback on care experience
Mental health and community health service users are now able to give feedback on their experiences of care and treatment.
Commissioner commends ‘place of safety’
Hertfordshire PCC David Lloyd has visited a centre for people recovering from mental illness in Borehamwood during a local ‘environmental action day’.
