Mothers and babies missing out on vital mental health support, says NSPCC
The wellbeing of 70,000 new-born babies in England could be improved if all new mothers experiencing mental ill health had equal access to good services, an NSPCC report has claimed.
Number of people waiting longer to access talking therapies increases
More people with mental ill health are waiting for longer than 28 days to access talking therapies, new figures have revealed.
People’s Health Trust grants help Mind support new mums
Mental health charity Mind has been awarded £436,000 funding by People’s Health Trust to launch 9 pilot projects that will support unemployed men and new mums to look after their…
Do people with ‘lived experience’ give better support than professionals?
In this guest blog, Aisling Duffy from service provider Certitude highlights the role that peer mentors with lived experience can play in helping other experiencing similar issues.
Royal College of Psychiatrists call for end to ‘ageless’ mental health services
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) has called for a halt in the development of ‘ageless’ mental health services because they could threaten the quality of care provided to older…
My Time CIC launches film to highlight mental health stigma in men
Community interest company My Time CIC has produced a new film that is being launched in GP surgeries during Men’s Health Week [10-16 June] to highlight the different way in…
Peer support workers can add value to mental health services, research finds
Using peer support workers to help people with mental illness to recover can add significant value to mental health services, sometimes at no extra cost, new research has revealed.
Rethink Mental Illness launches mental health campaigner award in memory of Janey Antoniou
Charity Rethink Mental Illness has launched a new award to recognise the achievements of mental health campaigners.
First specialist adult ADHD medication approved for the UK
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can now be offered a treatment specifically licensed for their condition after the Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency authorised the use of Strattera.
Indian teenagers in England ‘enjoy better mental health than their White counterparts’
Indian teenagers in England appear to enjoy better mental health than their White counterparts, according to a new study.