Children As Young As Four Showing Signs Of Depression, Claims Charity
A growing number of primary-school children in Scotland are troubled and unhappy, it was claimed yesterday.
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Last Of Six McKie Case Experts Sacked
The last of the six fingerprint specialists at the heart of the Shirley McKie scandal has been sacked, prompting another legal action which could lead to a compensation bill of hundreds of thousands for Scottish ministers.
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Dementia ‘To Rise’ In Next Decade
Dementia in Northern Ireland will rise by more than 25% in the next 10 years, according to research. The research, commissioned by the Alzheimer’s Society, suggests more than 20,500 people in Northern Ireland will be living with dementia by 2017. The illness currently affects 16,000 people in Northern Ireland.
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Hearing Voices Doesn’t Mean You Have Mental Health Problems
Just because you hear voices does not mean you have mental health problems, according to academics embarking on a study at a Welsh university. Psychologists at Bangor University are planning to delve into the psyches of people who hear voices, but are not mentally ill.
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PND: Early Diagnosis Is Key
Early diagnosis of postnatal depression (PND) is one of the most important ways of dealing with the condition, mental health charity Mind has said.
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Thousands Sign Petition Against Care Home Closures
Over 2,100 signatures have been submitted to Kingston Council petitioning against the closure of either The Newent Day Centre or the Hobkirk House care centres. The matter was debated at a council meeting after the Conservatives raised a motion urging the Lib Dems not to go ahead with the closures.
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Supported Housing Scheme ‘Tailor-Made’ For People With Autism
People with autism in Waltham Forest will be able to live in a supported living environment and enjoy a more active role in the community thanks to a pioneering new scheme.
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Stephen Fry In Running For Mental Health Award
Actor and comedian Stephen Fry has been shortlisted for a prestigious award after talking candidly on television about his mental health problems.
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Social Worker Admonished Following ‘Physical Restraint’ Hearing
A Conduct Committee of the General Social Care Council (GSCC) has decided the case of a social worker from Gateshead who was alleged to have breached the code of practice for social care workers by physically restraining a child on two occasions.
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Met Chief: Stop Gangs By Taking Children Into Care
Britain’s most senior police officer wants children who face pressure from within their own families to join gangs to be placed on the child protection register.
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