Antipsychotic medication taken during pregnancy can affect babies, study claims
Taking antipsychotic medication during pregnancy can increase the chances of babies being born prematurely or needing special care, according to an Australian study.
Mental health magazine One in Four announces closure
The next issue of mental health magazine One in Four will be the final one, but its legacy will be continued through online projects such as A Day In The…
Survey reveals extent of mental health beds crisis
Cuts to mental health services mean that patients are being sent home in the absence of a bed – or being sectioned to secure one – pointing to a growing…
CAMIAD highlights heightened suicide risk in farmers following flooding
The Farming Community Network charity has joined forces with the Campaign for Awareness of Mental Illness Among Debtors to help provide 'local lifelines' for farmers at risk of suicide and…
Psychiatrists launch online consultation service
People experiencing mental health problems will now be able to receive specialist psychological advice at home after the launch of the new Psychiatry UK website.
College of Policing focusses on mental health
The College of Policing has launched a comprehensive review of the guidance available to officers coming into contact with people with mental health issues
North East dementia organisations offered £900,000 fund
A new £900,000 fund has been launched to help those living with dementia in the North East and Cumbria.
RCGP plot new route to good dementia care
An online tool to help people with dementia access care in their local area has been launched by the Royal College of General Practitioners.
Physical health issues need greater priority in mental health services
Parity of esteem between mental and physical health services – along with greater integration of the two – is crucial if the statistic that people with serious mental illnesses die…
Deadline for entries for Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards nears
There are just four days left to submit entries to the Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards 2014.