The impact of emigration on mental health
In this guest blog, Claire Barry, director of mental health charity Mind Yourself, explores the mental health issues that Irish people can experience when they migrate to England.
Poll reveals damaging effect viewing online pornography has on young people’s mental health
Watching online pornography is having a damaging effect on children and young people and their relationships as well as causing them stress and anxiety, a poll commissioned for Safer Internet…
More needs to be done to help people with mental ill health back into work, says OECD
Employers and the health system need to do more to help get people with mental health issues back into work, a new report has claimed.
Big Society Award for Swindon-based mental health social enterprise
A social enterprise that supports people in the Swindon area to get their lives back on track after mental health problems has been recognised by Prime Minister David Cameron with…
CBT effective for people with schizophrenia, report says
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could be a viable therapeutic alternative for people with schizophrenia who cannot, or will not, take antipsychotic drugs, according to new research.
Time to Talk Day urges families to talk more about mental health
While the number of people who take the time to chat with someone close is dwindling, according to a new survey, the first national Time to Talk Day is hoping…
Mindfulness can dramatically reduce stress, anxiety and depression, study says
Being mindful online can dramatically reduce stress, anxiety and depression, according to a new University of Oxford study compiled in partnership with the Mental Health Foundation (MHF).
Action rather than inquiries needed to address problems in mental health system
An inquiry into progress towards parity of esteem for mental health, and an action plan for improved services have been announced so far this year – but solid implementation targets…
New guide published to help people talk about mental health to their GP
A booklet offering advice for people on how to talk to their GP about mental health issues has been published.
Silver Song Music Box musical therapy to be made available as an app
Charity Sing For Your Life has unveiled plans to make its award-winning Silver Song Club Music Box available as an app for the iPad, iPhone and Android, opening up the…