More training and support needed for people who help those who self-harm
With incidences of self-harm among young people seemingly on the rise, it is becoming increasingly important for those who live and work with them to be able to offer them…
Safe as houses?
For years, people with learning disabilities – supported by their family and friends – have fought for their right to live in their own homes. But the progress they have…
Are we heading for a crisis in crisis services?
Dan Parton considers the growing issues in mental health crisis services
Concerns remain over WCA
Dan Parton supports mental health charities' concerns over the final work capability assessment review.
Time for action on mental health equality
Dan Parton considers the potential impact of the Government Mandate to the NHS Commissioning Board.
Government, Parliament and employers must come together to end discrimination
Solicitor Kiran Daurka says that recent employment rights reforms could adversely impact on people with mental health problems.
Stress deserves more recognition
Tomorrow is National Stress Awareness Day (NSAD). Events like this are essential because stress is still much misunderstood by the public and that has to change.
Criticising celebrities can obscure the main message
Ed Miliband has made headlines by criticising celebrities such as Jeremy Clarkson and Janet Street Porter for demeaning and belittling people with mental health problems. But that was by no…
Out of area treatments in mental health: the Leeds experience
Out of area treatments for mental health patients have become increasingly common in recent years - Jeremy Pritlove investigates the costs to service users and services
Mental health law and the voluntary sector
Professor Kamaldeep Bhui writes about the newly-launched Mental Health Legislation Resource, which looks to set standards and protect and promote good mental health care.