Antipsychotic medicines are being prescribed inappropriately, in many cases as a first option rather than a last resort, to treat the behavioural and psychologic symptoms of dementia, often without adequate
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Family doctors should be able to access a Wikipedia-style information page so they can refer patients to social activities to help combat loneliness, a leading doctor has said. Meanwhile, there
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Gardening experts are teaming up with the NHS to promote the positive impact horticulture can have for people’s mental health. The Royal Horticultural Society has already pledged its Feel Good
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A senior paramedic’s innovative idea has reduced A&E visits from “frequent callers” by up to 90% in her area and is now being rolled out across the country. Frequent callers
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The death of a pensioner who was murdered by a neighbour just days after he was discharged from a psychiatric unit was preventable, a review has concluded. Daniel Atkins, who
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Social care can be a stressful job, and stress at work can lead to errors, misjudgements, low morale and sickness absence if it’s not managed properly. Building the resilience of your
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Stress and anxiety-related hospital admissions are costing the NHS more than £70 million a year, a think tank has warned. The New Economics Foundation said its analysis shows there were
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A compensation scheme is being drawn up for those identified by one of the most complex and challenging patient recalls in Northern Ireland’s history, senior civil servants have said. Around
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The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has announced that it is developing new awards that will aim to improve young people’s understanding of mental health and wellbeing. New National Progression Awards in Mental
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Disruption to the body clock increases the risk of mood disorders and depression, a large study has confirmed. Scientists at the University of Glasgow looked at the circadian rhythms –
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