Hundreds of thousands of children a year are being denied essential mental health support because of a “chronic” shortage of child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) across England. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2017
Autistic children should be given greater access to residential schools, claims review
The National Autistic Society (NAS) has “welcomed” a Government review into the experiences and outcomes of children placed in residential special schools. Continue reading
Rise in number of Britons experiencing common mental health conditions
New research suggests that the number of Britons experiencing symptoms of common mental health conditions has risen over the past few years. Continue reading
MPs debate making mental health education mandatory
A leading businessman – who has given a candid account of how his life was blighted by obsessive compulsive disorder – has launched a campaign to make mental health education compulsory in the nation’s schools. Continue reading
Increase in number of DoLS applications
The number of people being detained for mental health issues, dementia, or learning difficulties has reached the highest level on record, according to new figures. Continue reading
TV personality opens up about anxiety
A popular television personality has opened up about her struggles with anxiety for the first time. Continue reading
New dad raising awareness for postnatal depression in men
A man is calling on medical professionals to recognise the symptoms of postnatal depression in fathers. Continue reading
More than 300,000 employees lose their job each “due to mental health problems”
Some 300,000 people lose their jobs each year due to mental health problems, costing employers some £42 billion, and the economy up to £99 billion. Continue reading