Research on brain pathways gives hope for new treatment for panic disorders
A brain pathway that underlies the emotional behaviours critical for survival has been discovered, which could provide a breakthrough in developing treatments for panic disorders or phobias, according to researchers.
Childhood bullying impacts mental and physical health even up to 40 years later, research suggests
The negative social, physical and mental health effects of childhood bullying are still evident nearly 40 years later, according to new research.
New CQC map highlights lack of places of safety for young people experiencing mental health crisis
Worrying restrictions in access to health-based places of safety for young people experiencing a mental health crisis have been revealed by a new map developed by the Care Quality Commission.
Stigma stopping men seeking help for eating disorders
The widespread perception that only women have eating disorders is preventing men with these problems from getting the help they need, according to a study from the University of Oxford.
Royal College of Psychiatrists launch needs-based criteria for old age psychiatry services
A new needs-based criteria for old age psychiatry services has been developed for commissioners by the Royal College of Psychiatrist’s Old Age Psychiatry Faculty.
Independent mental health advocacy: still cooling out the mark?
Independent mental health advocacy is about more than just an exercise in placating people with mental ill health, it can empower them. In this article, a group of leading mental…
Mental health cuts costs the NHS millions, report says
Investing in community-based care and support for people with schizophrenia and psychosis results in long-term savings, a new report has said.
Mental health hospital brings shopping experience to service users
Service users at a mental health hospital in West Yorkshire enjoyed a new retail sensation recently thanks to a collaboration between Cygnet Health Care and Asda.
CPS to decide if criminal charges should be brought against officers in Sean Rigg case
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has sent its investigation report into the Sean Rigg case to the Criminal Prosecution Service (CPS) to determine whether criminal charges should be brought…
How do you face the challenge of cancer?
In this guest blog, Trish Bartley, an expert in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for cancer (MBCT-Ca) calls for the psychological needs of cancer patients to be more fully addressed.