A Scotland where mental health recovery is a reality for all
Scottish Recovery Network Director, Simon Bradstreet, introduces the new and ambitious Strategic Plan for 2012-16 and offers some reflections on indicators of progress in Scotland.
Depression in new dads needs to be treated seriously
MHT editor, and father, Dan Parton (16/4/12) is concerned about the reported rise in male PND.
Use it or lose it
Dan Parton (10/4/12) urges older people to stay mentally active following recent research from America.
A little help can go a long way
Dan Parton (3/4/2012) hopes a few more employers will take heed of the benefits of workplace counselling.
Dementia challenge welcome and long overdue
David Cameron's pledge to invest in dementia care made national news and Dan Parton (26/3/12) for one believes it can't come soon enough.
Concerns over work capability assessment won’t go away
Dan Parton (20/3/12) takes a look at the true story behind the government's latest incapacity benefit statistics.
A minister for mental health would help bring equality
Dan Parton (13/3/12) believes a minister for health would be a major step forward While Lord Richard Layard's recent callfor a dedicated mental health minister in the Cabinet may not…
Investing in the future
Dan Parton (6/3 /12) is excited to see unexpected investment in children and young people's when it's the most
Mind and body – together as one
New resources made available this week by charity RethinkMental Illness emphasise the importance of looking after thephysical health of service users as well as their mental health. Itseems obvious, yet,…
Does Early Intervention for Psychosis Services Make Economic Sense?
Paul McCrone looks into the financial impact of treating psychosis sooner