Protein clue to old-age memory loss
Researchers have found a link between protein levels in the brain and memory deterioration with age following research on mice.
Mind your language
Respect and dignity through the use of language – do I have a problem or an illness, asks Veryan Richards.
New public-private sector partnership aims to provide accessible treatment for mental health issues
An NHS Foundation Trust and a private sector mental health service provider have formed a business partnership that aims to deliver accessible and affordable treatment across the UK for common…
People with mental illness ‘at greater risk of accidental death’
People with mental illness are six times more likely to die in an accident than the general population, according to new international research.
Dementia care home installs own pub
A dementia care home in Bristol has installed its own fully-functioning nostalgic pub to provide a stimulating community hub for residents and their families.
Depressed people have more accurate perception of time, study finds
People experiencing depression have a more accurate perception of time than their non-depressed peers and this could have implications for certain types of treatment, a study has found.
Scientists link schizophrenia symptoms to faulty ‘switch’ in brain
Psychotic symptoms experienced by people with schizophrenia could be caused by a faulty ‘switch’ within the brain, according to research.
More police forces join mental health ‘street triage’ scheme
Five more police forces are to join the pilot scheme that sees mental health nurses patrol with police officers to improve responses to mental health emergencies.
Directed Enhanced Services prove popular GP service for people with dementia
Latest figures about the uptake of different Directed Enhanced Services show that the dementia DES is the most popular of the new services GPs can provide.
Number of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards applications rises two-thirds in 4 years
The number of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards applications has risen by 66% in the 4 years they have been in force, new figures have revealed.