NHS England watchdog launches investigation into community mental health risk assessments
In the aftermath of a series of errors and missed treatment opportunities, resulting in the death of a patient. The independent NHS watchdog, the HSIB, has launched an investigation into…
What’s in a breath? The simple science of breathing and mental wellness
Breathing is often a bodily function that is taken for granted. At the same time, breath work and breathing techniques are often presented in a vague, abstract way that feels…
Vaccine sceptics are considerably more likely to have symptoms of depression, finds survey
Vaccine-hesitancy and anti-vax conspiratorial thought may be significantly related to feelings of depression, concludes a US study.
The worldwide decline in mental healthcare in our prisons is a huge human rights issue
Criminal justice system's worldwide are facing a crisis in inmate mental health. Many people receive custodial sentences who arguably shouldn't, while others experience worsening mental health during their sentence due…
PTSD and the healing power of art
As we destigmatise the experiences of those who live with PTSD, it is important that we listen and learn from those who are brave enough to share their own unique…
Depression and anxiety increased over Christmas in UK almost reaching lockdown levels
New UCL research suggests nations mental health took huge decline over December and the Christmas period and link it to fear of getting Covid-19 as well as overall confidence in…
Local suicide prevention services are at risk unless the Government announces funding
The Local Government Association, an organisation that represents councils across England, is appealing to the Government to urgently publish the Public Health Grant funding allocations, which pays for essential mental…
Releasing fear: how horror films can help to ease anxiety
Have you ever put a horror film on when you've been stressed and felt better? There is growing evidence to suggest that horror films can be used to avoid anxiety…
WHO self-help intervention effective in preventing poor mental health among refugees
2020 brought the highest number of displaced peoples worldwide, with more refugee crisis sure to come in the near future as turmoil continues in many places, the World Health Organization…
Care Quality Commission appeals for care user feedback after troubling survey results
The Care Quality Commission is appealing to care users, and their loved ones, to give the organisation positive and negative feedback on the quality of their care.