Gender, identity, support
The editor of TRANS, psychiatrist Dr AZ Hakeem, believes it may never be possible to settle on language that is universally accepted or endorsed. His bold new book endeavours to make support needs related to gender…
#MHTchat: How can mental health care become more culturally aware?
We discuss how mental health care can become more culturally aware
Black-led voluntary sector funding discussed at Downing Street
The independent review of the Mental Health Act is mandated to explore why people from black African and Caribbean communities are more highly represented among those subject to the Mental…
‘Over 1,000 people who have been detained have a voice in the new Mental Health Act’
What efforts are being made to ensure the 'once in a generation' review of the mental health act is shaped by people who have been detained themselves? Mental Health Today…
Fire and ice? Supporting each other when you might both be ill
At times you may question whether you are working beside each other or destroying yourselves. However, there are some huge advantages to having an illness and being the person to…
Non-health problems taking up NHS therapist time, say Citizens Advice
Eight out of 10 mental health professionals who provide NHS England’s Talking Therapies programme said that dealing with practical issues reduces time spent on clinical work, according to a survey…
University Mental Health Day to focus on ‘community’ approach
University Mental Health Day on March 1 will focus on a whole-institution ‘community’ approach to caring for student mental health.
‘Can I go out for walks?’ ‘What about my education?’ Exploring Scottish strides to secure improved rights in crisis care
There's a new Mental Health Act being formulated for England and Wales. Scotland has its own legislation. North of the border, law and practice around relative advocacy and advance statements on…
Breaking down racism in mental health care
"I have encountered enraged deities, curses, witches and devils on the couch, none of which made an appearance in the case studies or academic papers of my training. Psychotherapy has not…
Samaritans: ‘Deprived Welsh regions need public sector workers to be trained in suicide prevention’
Mental health awareness is particularly important for job centre staff, emergency health staff and teachers, Samaritans Cymru say.