New edition of Mental Health Act Manual: Out Now
The new 15th edition of the Mental Health Act Manual was published in September 2012 and is available to order now. The new edition is an essential guide to the…
Stigma around depression still needs to be tackled
The theme of this year's World Mental Health Day was ‘Depression: A Global Crisis’ and despite progress in tackling stigma in recent years, days like this are still much-needed.
More action needed to tackle depression in the workplace
Dan Parton wonders why more policies aren't in place to tackle workplace depression: British workers are the most prone to depression, with 1 in 4 saying they have had an…
Mental health services progressing – but must not be derailed by cuts
Recent surveys and Government policies give grounds for some optimism that mental health services are improving and can continue to do so – and this should be celebrated. But progress…
The value of disaster memorials and rituals.
In this guest blog, on the anniversary of September 11, Jelena Watkins talks about the value of memorials in helping the grieving and recovery process.
Human cost of WCA revealed – time for reform?
Dan Parton (4/9/12) believes WCA reform is no longer a nicety but a necessity.
Olympics can create legacy beyond purely sport
London 2012 Gamesmaker and Mental Health Today digitial editor Richard Hook says that the Olympics could leave a mental health legacy for all those inspired to take up sport (13th…
Suicide and Recession in England
This guest blog from CareKnowledge editor Jim Kennedy looks at a BMJ report into the link between the recession and an increase in suicides (24th August 2012).
The Last Taboo
Journal of Family Health Care editor Penny Hosie hopes to see the taboo lifted on suicide:
Get up and go
Dan Parton (6/8/12) wants to see improved mental health become one of the Game's key legacies: