Woman accused over baby’s death ‘searched ‘I want to give up my child’ on phone’
A mother accused of causing the death of her baby daughter through neglect searched “I want to give up my child” on her mobile phone in the weeks before her
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Academic study reveals people who catch Covid-19 ‘more likely to then suffer depression and anxiety’
People who catch Covid-19 are more likely to go on to suffer depression and anxiety, a study has suggested. Experts said the research backs up previous findings but has a
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Charity warns of ‘hidden mental health crisis’ with elderly losing confidence to leave their homes
A hidden mental health crisis is debilitating for older people, with millions having lost the confidence to leave their homes, a charity has warned. Age UK said the last two
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‘Red flag’ survey results prompt urgent call for support to children’s services in Scotland
Urgent calls have been made to bolster current policy to protect children and young people organisations as the majority said they are struggling to provide crucial services, it can be
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Father who stabbed daughter loses legal fight with NHS trust over his mental health care
A father-of-three who stabbed one of his daughters during a psychotic episode has lost a High Court fight against the NHS trust providing his care. In February 2015, Marc Traylor
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Young people’s mental health may bear Covid ‘scars’ for years to come – Yvette Cooper
The “scars” of the pandemic on young people’s mental health could last for “many years to come” without more frontline support, the shadow home secretary has said. Yvette Cooper said
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Man whose case prompted ‘neglect’ complaint from judge to leave hospital after more than two years
A man with mental health difficulties whose case made headlines after a judge said his needs had been “neglected” is preparing to leave hospital, health authority bosses say. Mr Justice
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‘Long way to go on child mental health’ as only third able to access treatment – Children’s Commissioner
There is “still a long way to go” on children’s mental health, with only a third of those with a probable mental health disorder able to access treatment, the Children’s
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Record number of children referred for specialist mental health care during the pandemic
A record number of children have been referred for specialist care for the most serious mental health problems during the pandemic. Between April 2021 and October 2021, the number of
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Number of children able to access drug and alcohol addiction services lowest on record, data suggests
The number of children able to access youth addiction services has fallen to its lowest level on record during the pandemic, new figures suggest. Analysis of data from the National
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