When “of course, I say sorry” isn’t enough: the government’s sexual violence review
On the 18th of June the government published it's long awaited review that was intended to address the concerns that Violence Against Women and Girl's (VAWG) organisations have raised.
NICE recommends that more mental health support be offered to people affected by acne
Dermatological conditions can be the cause of psychological distress, and skin issues can be the cause of stress, anxiety, and depression. In light of this connection, NICE has suggested that…
Psychotherapist plans a series of therapeutically innovative centres across the UK
Sara Young, a psychotherapist, spoke with Mental Health Today about her aims to lay the foundations for a series of new mental health centres that will offer greater access to innovative…
Treatment for gaming addiction has tripled in the last year
New data obtained from a specialist gaming addiction treatment clinic suggests rates of young people being referred on to treatment has increased during the year of the pandemic.
Mental health at a glance: Wellcome announces Photography Prize 2021 shortlist
Wellcome has announced the shortlist for their 2021 photography competition, this year the mental health category provocative stories are told through the lens of the camera and insights are provided into…
Addictions services commissioned by councils are failing their service users
Attention to drugs and alcohol services has been consistently falling since 2013. New insights from Dr Daniel Poulter for Health Service Journal illuminate just how adverse the effects have been.
Inner citadels: How to live the meaningful life of a Roman emperor
What can philosophy teach us about mental health? Interest in Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy, has exploded in recent years due to its ethical framework and psychological techniques. In this…
Workplace racism and its undeniable impact on mental health
A survey by the City Mental Health Alliance provides insight into how important it is that we address the impact that workplace racism has on the mental health of Black…
Access to natural public spaces is essential for urban populations, finds study
Several studies have highlighted the therapeutic benefits of being in nature, however, a new study has analysed the relationship between access to nature in lockdown and the subsequent development of…
Lessons from lockdown: How Turning Point is digitally innovating and transforming care
Deana Kirkby, national operations manager of Talking Therapies at health and social care organisation Turning Point, details the on the ground reluctance of some service users to transition to digital…
