A brave UK woman has published an eye-opening poetry book exploring her experiences with anxiety, depression and mental health. Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2017
Children having to wait “up to 18 months” to receive mental health care
Children under the age of 18 are waiting more than a year to be treated for mental health problems, according to a soon-to-be-published Government report. Continue reading
One million people to be taught basic mental health “first aid” skills
More than one million people are due to receive basic mental health training as part of the Government’s new multi-million pound programme. Continue reading
Job hunters with autism could benefit from ‘robot skill training’, researchers say
The latest research suggests that only 14 per cent of adults living with autism in the UK have a full-time job, and that many find it difficult to find their way into work, but innovators in Edinburgh believe that they have developed a unique solution to these problems. Continue reading
Children with suspected autism are waiting up to 44 months for diagnosis, figures show
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
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