Rising use of countryside provides self-esteem boost for England
A new report has revealed that the English adult population made nearly 2.85 billion visits to the outdoors between March 2102 and February 2013 with a corresponding doubling of self-esteem…
Police need more mental health training
The fact that mental health issues continue to feature in deaths in, or after periods spent in police custody, highlights the need for police officers to receive more training in…
Effects of dementia slowed by ACE inhibitors, research suggests
Blood pressure lowering drugs have the potential to slow the rate of cognitive decline, according to new research from Ireland and Canada.
Neuroscientists call for greater investment in mental health research
The estimated cost of brain disorders in Britain is £112 billion per year, and more investment in research into mental illness is needed to boost to reduce the burden, neuroscientists…
Psychopathic criminals can switch empathy off and on, research suggests
Psychopaths do not lack empathy, rather they can switch it on and off at will, according to new research aimed at identifying why such criminals are callous and charming.
High Court challenge to system of investigating deaths in psychiatric detention launched
A challenge to the lack of independent investigations into deaths of people in psychiatric detention has been launched at the High Court.
NICE recommends treatment for adolescents with bipolar disorder
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended the use of aripiprazole (Abilify) as an option for treating moderate to severe manic episodes in adolescents with bipolar…
Mental health remains key factor in deaths in or after police custody, report finds
Mental health continued to be a key factor in deaths in or after police custody in 2012-13, according to statistics published by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
RCPsych makes recommendations for improving mental health services for people with learning disabilities
Specialist mental health in-patient services for people with learning disabilities still need to improve, according to a report by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Mental health hospital expands obesity service
A central London-based independent mental health treatment centre has launched the UK’s first dedicated Weight Management and Obesity service.