Short-term memory, long-term memory, amnesia, dementia, Alzheimer’s – people often use these terms incorrectly. The reason is partly because memory is one of the most complex mental abilities. It involves
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The Scottish Government should appoint a dedicated minister in charge of mental health policy, according to a children’s charity. Children in Scotland said a dedicated ministerial-level post with a mental
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A new state-of the-art adult mental health unit at University Hospital Llandough was officially opened yesterday by the Minister for Health and Social Services, Mark Drakeford. Built thanks to a
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The parents of an autistic teenager who has endured a six-month “jail sentence” in a psychiatric ward have slammed his “inhumane” treatment, calling it an “abuse” of his human rights.
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NICE – the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence – is consulting on draft recommendations aimed at helping people with learning disabilities who are experiencing mental health problems. Approximately
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People in Scotland with an interest in mental health services have the chance to give their views on how a new piece of legislation should be implemented. The Mental Health
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have pledged to make the issue of mental health their priority and raise awareness to help tackle the problem. William and Kate voiced their
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Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford has announced new perinatal mental health services will be set up across Wales, with 30 new specialist staff backed by £1.5m of new
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More needs to be done to address the psychological problems associated with being ill, a new report states. Health officials also need to address the physical issues that come as
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The Mental Welfare Commission has said it is publishing all of its local visit reports to NHS wards and units across Scotland. The Commission visits over 100 wards and units
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