Members of Parliament have warned of the urgent need to improve the diagnosis times and subsequent treatment of children with autism – after it was revealed that parents of children with suspected autism are having to wait at least 44 months. Continue reading
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Government blooper on number of mental health workers
The minister in charge of public health has admitted making false claims about an increase in the number of NHS mental health workers. Continue reading
Assessing the state of the UK’s mental health
This year’s World Mental Health Day offered an opportunity to consider some of the key issues facing those with conditions such as depression and anxiety and look at the challenges facing the support system in the UK. Continue reading
Stranger who helped calm autistic child on packed train hailed a “hero”
A mother has praised the actions of a stranger after he helped calm her autistic son on a train – amid concerns that there is not enough support for autistic people on public transport. Continue reading
Mental health most common reason for missing work, figures show
Mental health conditions are the most common diagnosis on GP fit notes, according to a new study. Continue reading
Former boxing champion fronts new men’s mental health campaign
A former heavyweight boxing champion is fronting a new campaign geared towards raising awareness of mental health and mental illnesses. Continue reading
Man calling for more awareness of autism on public transport
An autistic man who was told he could not board a train is calling for more awareness of the condition on public transport. Continue reading
Is anxiety on the rise across the UK?
A new study appears to suggest that anxiety is becoming more and more common across the UK, after finding that 32 per cent of Britons aged 18 to 30 feel more anxious now than they did this time last year – and that many are worried about their mental health. Continue reading