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Man arrested over allegations of ill-treatment of patients at mental health hospital

By Aoife Moore, Reporter11th November 2019News Northern Ireland

A man has been arrested over allegations of ill-treatment of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital. Detectives from the PSNI’s Public Protection Branch arrested the man, 33, on Monday in the

Labour pledges mental health counsellor for every secondary school in England

By Harriet Line, Reporter11th November 2019News England

A qualified counsellor will be employed at every secondary school in England under Labour proposals to help young people live happier, healthier lives. The party said the number of children

NHS cancelled 175,000 mental health appointments for youngsters, says charity

By Dominica Sanda, Reporter11th November 2019News England

A charity is calling for greater focus on mental health treatment after figures suggest the NHS cancelled 175,000 appointments for children and young people in the past year. Mental health

Charity survey reveals one in five young people bullied in past 12 months

By Dominica Sanda, Reporter11th November 2019News England

One in five young people have been bullied in the past 12 months, with three out of four saying it has impacted their mental health, new research has found. Anti-bullying

Coroner urges change after death of woman at West Sussex mental health hospital

By Michael Drummond, Reporter8th November 2019News England

The “sudden and unexpected” death of a woman with paranoid schizophrenia in a mental health facility must lead to change, a coroner has said. Side effects of Katherine Stamp’s medication

NHS urged to draw up guidance for managers following death of sacked nurse

By Jemma Crew, Health and Science Correspondent7th November 2019News England

NHS bodies have been asked to urgently draw up guidance for managers following the death of a nurse who set himself alight after losing his job over a disciplinary matter.

Report: Autism and complex care needs – Mental Welfare Commission

By Iain MacDonald, Reporter7th November 2019Reports & Resources

The Mental Welfare Commission has published its first themed visit report looking at support for people with autism. The report focuses on one of the most vulnerable groups with this

Better clinical management needed on suicide risk after attending hospital for self-harm

By Nina Massey, Reporter7th November 2019Education & Training, News England

Better clinical management is needed to reduce the high risk of suicide after hospital attendance for self-harm, researchers have said. A study suggests this should include a comprehensive assessment of

Study suggests smoking may increase risk of developing mental health conditions

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter6th November 2019Education & Training

Smoking tobacco may increase the risk of developing depression and schizophrenia, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Bristol analysed data from 462,690 people of European ancestry.

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Man arrested over allegations of ill-treatment of patients at mental health hospital

Labour pledges mental health counsellor for every secondary school in England

NHS cancelled 175,000 mental health appointments for youngsters, says charity

Charity survey reveals one in five young people bullied in past 12 months

Coroner urges change after death of woman at West Sussex mental health hospital

NHS urged to draw up guidance for managers following death of sacked nurse

Report: Autism and complex care needs – Mental Welfare Commission

Better clinical management needed on suicide risk after attending hospital for self-harm

Study suggests smoking may increase risk of developing mental health conditions

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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Webwatch: Advert for children’s app banned on mental health and self-esteem concerns

Man arrested over allegations of ill-treatment of patients at mental health hospital

Labour pledges mental health counsellor for every secondary school in England

NHS cancelled 175,000 mental health appointments for youngsters, says charity

Charity survey reveals one in five young people bullied in past 12 months

Coroner urges change after death of woman at West Sussex mental health hospital

NHS urged to draw up guidance for managers following death of sacked nurse

Report: Autism and complex care needs – Mental Welfare Commission

Better clinical management needed on suicide risk after attending hospital for self-harm

Study suggests smoking may increase risk of developing mental health conditions