Depression – Care Appointments

Most NHS Trusts have no out-of-area placements but clinical lead expects ‘big rise’ in PTSD

By Ella Pickover, Reporter26th May 2020News England

The number of patients with mental health needs who have been shipped miles away from their homes for care has diminished during the Covid-19 crisis. So-called “out-of-area placements” have previously

Study suggests regular yoga can ease depressive symptoms in people with mental health disorders

By Nilima Marshall, Reporter19th May 2020News England

Regular yoga practice may help reduce depressive symptoms in people with other mental health disorders, a new study suggests. The findings, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, is

Mental health charity warns of looming crisis from prolonged isolation and loneliness

By Jemma Crew, Reporter19th March 2020News England

A charity has warned that the coronavirus outbreak could spark a mental health crisis, with people deteriorating during months of isolation. Increasing numbers of people are calling the helpline provided

More than half of people suffering mental ill health face stigma or discrimination, study finds

By The Press Association5th March 2020News Scotland

More than half of people who have struggled with their mental health have suffered stigma or discrimination because of it, new research has found. The study reveals people in Scotland

Concern at ‘treatment lottery’ of people who have been suicidal receiving mental health assessments

By Aine Fox, Reporter21st February 2020News England

Lives are being put at risk because of a so-called treatment lottery in healthcare for people who have self-harmed or been suicidal, experts have warned. All such patients should be

Scottish suicide survey reveals level of contact with care services in year before deaths

By The Press Association18th February 2020News Scotland

Almost 6,000 Scots took their own lives between 2011 and 2018, according to newly released statistics. ISD Scotland said 44% contacted paramedics, NHS 24 or out-of-hours GP services in the

Webwatch: Call to protect children with depression from accessing unsuitable apps

By Kim Pilling, Reporter11th February 2020Webwatch

Google and Apple need to do more to protect children with depression from accessing unsuitable apps on their marketplaces, according to a study. The review, led by researchers from Lancaster

Webwatch: Internet memes could help people with depression new study finds

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter6th February 2020Webwatch

People suffering from depression relate to internet memes which portray dark and depressing content in a more positive way than those not suffering from symptoms of depression, according to a new

Fearne Cotton joins Prince’s Trust creative initiative to support young people’s mental health

By Laura Elston, Reporter28th January 2020News England

Fearne Cotton has teamed up with The Prince’s Trust to launch a creative initiative aimed at raising funds to boost young people’s mental health. The TV presenter is calling on

Review of suicide risk factors over lifetime identified in new Oxford study

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter22nd January 2020Education & Training

A new review of previous studies into suicide worldwide has highlighted the effects of individual and environmental risk factors over a lifetime. A review of studies into suicide risk factors

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