Mental health hospital brings in pets as therapy
A mental health hospital in Bierley, near Bradford, is running an initiative to bring pets in to help patients to overcome their mental health issues.
Children in cities have higher ADHD risk, study suggests
Unborn babies and infants exposed to high levels of traffic pollution in built up areas are more likely to become hyperactive, researchers from Cincinnati Children's Hospital have warned.
NICE launches first clinical guideline on social anxiety disorder
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has launched its first clinical guideline on social anxiety disorder, emphasising the importance of a prompt diagnosis in ensuring people access…
Judges rule ESA ‘fit for work’ test unfair
Three judges have ruled that the work capability assessment (WCA) for deciding who is eligible for employment and support allowance (ESA) disadvantages people with mental ill health, learning disabilities and…
North Yorkshire Police launch ‘places of safety’ plan for mental health patients
People detained by police under the Mental Health Act in North Yorkshire will no longer be held in cells under the Police and Crime Commissioner's new 'places of safety' initiative.
To share or not to share?
A new online training package aims to help mental health professionals make the right decision on sharing information with relatives and carers, writes Rethink Mental Illness' chief executive, Paul Jenkins.
Mental Health Foundation calls for ‘balanced debate’ on mental health diagnosis
The Mental Health Foundation has called for a balanced debate on the merits of diagnosing mental disorders in the wake of the publication of the fifth edition of the American…
Fifth of students say they have mental health problem
A fifth of students in higher education consider themselves to have a mental health problem, while 13% have suicidal thoughts, research has found.
Mental health charity chosen as NHS equality and diversity partner
NHS Employers has announced that Together is to become the first charity member of the NHS Equality and Diversity Partnership.
IPCC criticised for investigation into death of Sean Rigg
An independent review has criticised the Independent Police Complaints Commission’s (IPCC) investigation into the death of Sean Rigg.