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First national help service set up for east and south-east Asian victims of hate crime

By Jemma Crew, Reporter9th August 2022News England

The first national support service for east and south-east Asian victims of racism and hate crime has been launched in the UK. On Your Side will provide victims with help

Thousands of young people ‘attempt suicide while waiting for NHS treatment’, charity warns

By Jane Kirby, Reporter21st July 2022News England

Thousands of young people have attempted suicide while enduring long waits for mental health treatment, a charity has warned. New research from YoungMinds on almost 14,000 young people found a

Cambridge University to hold review after suspected suicide deaths of five students

By Catherine Lough, Reporter12th July 2022Education & Training

Cambridge University will hold a review after five students died in recent months. Four of the deaths were suspected suicides and one had been confirmed as a suicide. The students

Sajid Javid tells of ‘deeply personal’ mission on suicide after brother’s death

By Jane Kirby, Reporter24th June 2022News England

Health Secretary Sajid Javid has spoken of his “deeply personal” mission to prevent suicides, four years after his brother’s death. Mr Javid’s brother, Tariq, took his own life in a

Review into child bereavement support in Scotland recommends key changes to improve services

By The Press Association22nd June 2022News Scotland

A new report on bereavement support for families and carers after a child’s death has made eight recommendations for improving services. Scotland has one of the highest rates of child

University discriminated against anxious student who took her own life – senior judge finds

By Tess de la Mare, Reporter21st May 2022Education & Training

The University of Bristol discriminated against a physics student who took her own life before an oral exam after suffering from crippling anxiety, a senior judge has found. “Hard-working and

Doctor bereaved in Manchester Arena attack shocked at holes in mental health aftercare

By Laura Parnaby, Reporter21st May 2022News England

A GP whose stepson died in the Manchester Arena attack has recalled “screaming” in his car over the frustration of being unable to access timely mental health aftercare for his

Leading neurologist tells inquest ‘a lack of communication’ affected teenager’s NHS care

By Rod Minchin, Reporter3rd May 2022News England

There needs to be better communications within the NHS to prevent people dying, a leading neurologist has told the inquest into the death of teenager Gaia Pope-Sutherland. The 19-year-old (pictured)

Talking therapy may ease depression for people with dementia, UCL-led study suggests

By Nina Massey, Reporter27th April 2022Education & Training

Talking therapy may improve depression symptoms for people with dementia providing hope for a group who typically do not benefit from antidepressants, new research suggests. Dementia patients often feel anxiety

Samaritans report hundreds of potentially life-saving interventions thanks to rail staff training

By Neil Lancefield, Reporter21st April 2022News England

More than 25,000 staff across Britain’s railways have been trained to help prevent suicide. Samaritans said a fifth of rail workers are now equipped with the skills to save lives

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First national help service set up for east and south-east Asian victims of hate crime

Thousands of young people ‘attempt suicide while waiting for NHS treatment’, charity warns

Cambridge University to hold review after suspected suicide deaths of five students

Sajid Javid tells of ‘deeply personal’ mission on suicide after brother’s death

Review into child bereavement support in Scotland recommends key changes to improve services

University discriminated against anxious student who took her own life – senior judge finds

Doctor bereaved in Manchester Arena attack shocked at holes in mental health aftercare

Leading neurologist tells inquest ‘a lack of communication’ affected teenager’s NHS care

Talking therapy may ease depression for people with dementia, UCL-led study suggests

Samaritans report hundreds of potentially life-saving interventions thanks to rail staff training

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Counselling

First national help service set up for east and south-east Asian victims of hate crime

Thousands of young people ‘attempt suicide while waiting for NHS treatment’, charity warns

Cambridge University to hold review after suspected suicide deaths of five students

Sajid Javid tells of ‘deeply personal’ mission on suicide after brother’s death

Review into child bereavement support in Scotland recommends key changes to improve services

University discriminated against anxious student who took her own life – senior judge finds

Doctor bereaved in Manchester Arena attack shocked at holes in mental health aftercare

Leading neurologist tells inquest ‘a lack of communication’ affected teenager’s NHS care

Talking therapy may ease depression for people with dementia, UCL-led study suggests

Samaritans report hundreds of potentially life-saving interventions thanks to rail staff training