A mental health charity supporting people struggling with self-harm has been awarded £1.5m from the Scottish Government. Self-Harm Network Scotland (SHNS) welcomed the two-year funding boost, which will enable it
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Psychological therapy for common mental disorders such as anxiety and depression can improve the job and pay prospects of people out of work, analysis has suggested. Data from the Office
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A “clear plan of action” on suicide prevention is needed, a leading charity said, as researchers called for the impact of social factors such as poverty and homelessness to be
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Around six children in every classroom need mental health support, but many struggle to get the help that they need, experts have warned. A “perfect storm” of the Covid-19 pandemic,
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A new permanent independent adviser will provide support for victims of major disasters in England and Wales, the Ministry of Justice has announced. The Independent Public Advocate (IPA) will aim
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The Samaritans helpline is needed now more than ever, the charity said as it reached a “landmark” 70 years of life-saving work. On Thursday it is exactly seven decades since
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A new national phone line for people who require urgent mental health support is being launched across Wales. The NHS “111 press option 2” for mental health is available 24
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TV presenter Charlie Webster said she was left in tears after the story of her childhood friend who suffered sexual abuse and ultimately took her own life was raised in
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Youngsters should be able to see counsellors outside of school hours and during the holidays, a first-of-its-kind investigation has said, as a way to help combat mental health issues. The
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Children’s mental health support across England is subject to a “postcode lottery”, with average waiting times of 40 days for starting treatment, a new report has warned. The Children’s Commissioner
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