Lifting the clouds
In this excerpt from the May/June edition of Mental Health Today Magazine, Sophie Goodchild explains how providers increasingly tailoring services to reduce barriers of culture and language to people with…
Getting physical
In this excerpt from the May/June edition of Mental Health Today Magazine, Brian Semple looks at how new resources are helping mental health professionals to reduce the number of people…
Disclosure Dilemma
Disclosing a mental health issue to an employer is still a dilemma for employees, who often fear being stigmatised or misunderstood. But there are ways for employers to address this,…
GPs say Austerity Britain has led to rise in abortions, anxiety and alcohol abuse
Richard Kunzman tells the story behind Insight Research Group's survey into 'Austerity Britain' through the eyes of 300 GPs.
Mental health network – a great idea
Sometimes an idea comes along and you think ‘why has no-one done this before?’ – because it just seems so obvious. One such idea is the East of England mental…
APPG MH concerns need to be addressed
Editor Dan Parton (23/7/12) hopes Health Secretary pays attention to the APPG's warning on the impact of NHS reforms on mental health.
Safe as houses
Gael Scott considers if the US ‘Housing First’ model could provide better outcomes than traditional models for securing stable accommodation for offenders with mental health problems?
White Paper gives little relief to people with dementia
Dan Parton (16/7/2012) believes the Care and Support White Paper fell short of the target: promising much, but ducking the major issue.
Bank on it
Laura Sacha reports on a three-year pilot in East Croydon exploring timebanking and the benefits for people with depression and anxiety.
Cinderella no more?
Editor Dan Parton (10/7/12) believes the mental health may no longer be the'ugly sister' of care services.