October, 2015
MP highlights deepening crisis in mental health care
The Shadow Minister of Mental Health has said it is crucial that people receive the support they need when dealing with conditions such as depression and anxiety.
Mental Health
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October, 2015
Mental health time bomb warning as NHS turns one in five children away
More than a fifth of children with serious mental illnesses who are referred for specialist treatment get turned down, including youngsters who have been abused and neglected, a charity has…
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September, 2015
Centre for men with mental health problems is a UK first
The UK’s first male mental health centre has opened, as the World Health Organization once again earmarks September 10 as World Suicide Prevention Day.
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August, 2015
Changes in blood oxygen levels in the brain key to epilepsy surgery success
Researchers are moving a step closer to gaining a better understanding of why some people remain seizure free five years after brain surgery, while others don’t.
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August, 2015
Abnormalities in the brain are present before the onset of schizophrenia
A new study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, which was led by Yale University, has revealed that irregularities in important parts of the brain are already evident in individuals…
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August, 2015
New guidelines on mental health disclosure for background job checks
Employers need not always be told that a job applicant has been detained under the Mental Health Act, according to new government guidance aimed at combating the stigma around mental…
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July, 2015
NHS doctors receive new guidance regarding referrals for suspected bipolar cases
New guidance to help doctors and medical professionals refer patients with suspected bipolar disorder has been circulated by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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July, 2015
Semicolon project raises awareness of mental health issues
Thousands of people across the globe are getting semicolons tattooed on their bodies in a bid to raise awareness about mental health.