Are we living in a post-stigma world?
History shows us that the arrival of stigma coincided with the departure of the view that our minds are affected by our bodies.
9 in 10 UK workers affected by mental health challenges, Accenture research finds
New research highlights the prevalence of mental health difficulties in the workplace, with 90 percent of workers affected.
Inclusive theatre: tackling stigma and facilitating discussion
Having an autistic spectrum disorder, learning disability, or mental health problem should not prohibit someone from enjoying cultural events such as theatre. A playhouse in Nottingham is using theatre to…
How “Smart” are SMART goals?
Michael O'Sullivan is a mental health therapist for NHS Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust. Here he introduces the idea of SMART goals and discusses their effectiveness, examining the conflicts that can arise.
Families need to feel confident about visiting A+E or calling 999 in a mental health crisis
NHS Digital claimed to 'meet' Freedom of Information Law in sharing the archived webpage pictured below this week. It's the latest setback for patient trust in crisis care. A revised Mental Health Act might restore faith.
Families need to feel confident about calling 999 or visiting A+E in a mental health crisis
NHS Digital claimed to 'meet' Freedom of Information Law in sharing the archived webpage pictured above this week. It's the latest setback for patient trust in crisis care. But a revised Mental…
Interview: Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland Chairman Graham Forbes
As the hunt begins for his successor, Graham answers a few questions about the organisation, and about the role.
Stonewall report reveals impact of discrimination on health of LGBT people
New research from Stonewall, Britain’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality, exposes alarming levels of poor mental health among LGBT people compared to the general population.
One in twelve children face ‘lifetime of disadvantage’ without behavioural support
One child in every twelve in the UK risks having "behavioural problems from a young age into their teenage years", putting them at risk of a lifetime of disadvantage and…
Exclusive: Crisis care faces legal fall out after NHS Digital ‘lose control’ of non-consensual ECT data
A flawed reporting system has made it possible for care providers to record ECT use internally, but not disclose it to NHS Digital, the national body responsible for health and social…