‘Huge variation’ in talking therapy waiting times
Too many people diagnosed with anxiety or depression face “unacceptably long waits” for therapy, a charity has warned. Mind has called for more investment in mental health after new figures
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CQC warn community mental health care must improve
Too many people who use NHS community mental health services are not involved effectively in planning their care and do not know who to contact in a crisis. Following a
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NI mental health patients ‘to get refusal right’
Northern Ireland is expected to become the first place in the world to give everybody with or without mental health problems equal rights to refuse treatment, an expert said. The
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Seminar explores access to Mental Health Care Services
A seminar exploring access to mental health care services for linguistically and culturally diverse patients is being held by the Scottish Universities Insight Institute on 9 October 2014. The rising
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Self-harm and suicide risk as mental health wait times ‘too long’
Almost one in six mental health patients are attempting suicide as they face “unacceptably long” waits for help, experts have warned. Many patients waiting for psychological therapies have also self-harmed
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Prisons ombudsman reports 64% increase in suicide rates
The number of self-inflicted deaths in prisons increased by a troubling 64% in 2013-14, said Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Nigel Newcomen, as he published his annual report. He added that,
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Report urges police to stop using cells for crisis care
Children suffering a mental health crisis should not be placed in police cells for their own safety, leading psychiatrists have said. The Royal College of Psychiatrists said putting youngsters in
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Fast-track treatment plan for workers suffering mental health issues
Workers seeking treatment for mental health issues could be fast-tracked through the health system to prevent them from having to take time off from work, the chief medical officer has
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Cancer patients suffering depression largely ‘ignored’
Large numbers of cancer patients suffer from major depression and in the vast majority of cases their mental anguish is being overlooked or ignored, a study has found. A survey
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Northern Ireland student guide to mental health
The Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland has produced a new booklet to help students cope with mental health problems. ‘Mind your head’ is full of practical tips and information
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