Breakthrough PND blood test developed by doctors
Doctors have developed the first blood test for postnatal depression in a breakthrough that could see tens of thousands women at risk receive treatment for the condition before they give…
NICE advice supports commissioning for self-harm
A new publication from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) designed to help commissioners ensure that the needs of people who self-harm are being addressed in the…
Spending review pledges need more detail
George Osborne’s latest Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), published last week, provided a classic case of ‘there’s good news and bad news’ for mental health service users. While some measures seem…
Patient ethnicity has no impact on likelihood of mental health detention, study finds
A patient’s ethnicity does not have an impact on the likelihood of their detention under the Mental Health Act, a study has found.
Research suggests antidepressant risk to unborn babies
The risk posed by some popular antidepressants in early pregnancy is not worth taking for women with mild to moderate depression according to a NICE expert advisor.
Mental health charities give mixed reaction to Comprehensive Spending Review
Mental health charities have welcomed the Government’s commitment to give all A&E departments constant access to mental health professionals in the Comprehensive Spending Review, but have voiced concerns about other…
Mental health tribunal rules against Ian Brady
Moors murderer Ian Brady has lost his appeal to be moved from a secure psychiatric hospital to a regular prison.
Mental health nurses to join police on beat in new pilot
Mental health nurses will patrol with police officers in four new pilot sites to improve responses to mental health emergencies, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb announced at the Black…
Millions still missing out on talking therapies, warn Anxiety UK
Millions of people in the UK experiencing some form of mild to moderate anxiety or depression may be missing out on talking therapies, mental health charity Anxiety UK has warned.
Research questions success of Government investment in IAPT
The government has been accused of making “optimistic” claims over the success of its £400 million investment in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme.