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Almost one in five cases of depression in older adults linked to loneliness – new UCL study

By Jemma Crew, Reporter10th November 2020Education & Training

Almost one in five cases of depression in older adults could be prevented if loneliness were eliminated, research suggests. Loneliness was linked to up to 18% of depression cases in

Mental health campaign Time to Change to close as Government funding ends

By Jemma Crew, Reporter28th October 2020News England

England’s mental health campaign Time to Change will stop next year after Government funding ended, it said. The campaign announced with “great sadness” that it will close on March 31

Too many people with learning disabilities or autism receiving ‘undignified and inhumane care’ – CQC

By Jemma Crew, Reporter22nd October 2020News England

Too many people with learning disabilities or autism are receiving “undignified and inhumane care” in specialist hospitals, the care regulator has found. Some patients were not able to access fresh

Thousands to take to the streets as clocks go back to raise suicide awareness

By Mike Bedigan, Reporter22nd October 2020News England

As the clocks go back on Sunday, thousands of people across the UK will take to the streets to raise suicide awareness. The Lost Hours Walk, organised by mental health

Welsh Government introduces post of minister for mental health and wellbeing

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter12th October 2020News Wales

The Welsh Government has appointed a Cabinet minister to take responsibility for mental health and wellbeing through the coronavirus pandemic. Eluned Morgan (pictured) will assume ministerial responsibility for mental health

Quarter of people who self-harm being excluded from mental health services, new report finds

By Jemma Crew, Reporter8th October 2020News England

People who self-harm without wanting to take their own life are being excluded from mental health services in a form of “medical ping-pong”, a report has found. A quarter of

Study finds 38% of older adults in London psychiatric wards had Covid-19 at pandemic peak

By Nina Massey, Reporter6th October 2020Education & Training, News England

At least 38% of older adults in psychiatric wards in London were infected with Covid-19 at the height of the pandemic, a new study has suggested. University College London (UCL)

Millions will need mental health support after pandemic, researchers warn

By Jane Kirby, Reporter1st October 2020News England

Around 8.5 million adults and 1.5 million children in England are likely to need mental health support in the wake of Covid-19, according to a new report. The analysis from

Financial pressures on colleges see cuts in mental health and careers support for students, NAO warns

By Eleanor Busby, Reporter17th September 202017th September 2020Education & Training

Financial constraints have reduced mental health and careers support for college students and narrowed the curriculum, the spending watchdog has warned. A National Audit Office (NAO) report says core funding

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Almost one in five cases of depression in older adults linked to loneliness – new UCL study

Mental health campaign Time to Change to close as Government funding ends

Too many people with learning disabilities or autism receiving ‘undignified and inhumane care’ – CQC

Thousands to take to the streets as clocks go back to raise suicide awareness

Welsh Government introduces post of minister for mental health and wellbeing

Quarter of people who self-harm being excluded from mental health services, new report finds

Study finds 38% of older adults in London psychiatric wards had Covid-19 at pandemic peak

Millions will need mental health support after pandemic, researchers warn

Financial pressures on colleges see cuts in mental health and careers support for students, NAO warns

Urgent need for training to spot and act on sex abuse within families, review finds

Body-in-garden trial told three-year-old died after parents’ ‘breathtaking’ cruelty

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Tag: Mental Health

Almost one in five cases of depression in older adults linked to loneliness – new UCL study

Mental health campaign Time to Change to close as Government funding ends

Too many people with learning disabilities or autism receiving ‘undignified and inhumane care’ – CQC

Thousands to take to the streets as clocks go back to raise suicide awareness

Welsh Government introduces post of minister for mental health and wellbeing

Quarter of people who self-harm being excluded from mental health services, new report finds

Study finds 38% of older adults in London psychiatric wards had Covid-19 at pandemic peak

Millions will need mental health support after pandemic, researchers warn

Webwatch: Mental health experts call for restrictions on body and face-editing apps

Financial pressures on colleges see cuts in mental health and careers support for students, NAO warns