William and Kate pledge to make mental health their priority
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have pledged to make the issue of mental health their priority and raise awareness to help tackle the problem. William and Kate voiced their
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Tag: Suicide Prevention
Major campaign launched in order to cut number of suicides
A major campaign to cut suicides is being launched as research suggests three quarters of people do not feel able to open up about their true emotions. The Samaritans is
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Prison staff failing to act on obvious suicide risk factors, ombudsman warns
Clues that prisoners may take their own lives are too often missed, a watchdog has warned. Known factors indicating a heightened risk – such as a history of suicidal behaviour
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NHS pledge to treat 1m more people with mental-health issues
One million more people a year with mental health problems will receive treatment in England by 2021, the NHS has pledged. The move comes after a new report found only
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Prison suicides up 46% and costing taxpayer up to £300m a year, charity
Prison suicides are costing the taxpayer up to £300 million a year, according to estimates by a penal reform charity. Growing inmate numbers, overcrowding and staff cuts have fuelled a
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Engage: How to prevent prisoners from attempting suicide
Suicide is a serious public health problem for people in prison. Recent figures published by the Ministry of Justice show there were 257 deaths in prison custody in England and
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Research reveals profound impact of death by suicide among friends and relatives
People bereaved by the sudden death of a friend or family member are 65% more likely to attempt suicide if the deceased died by suicide than if they died by
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Children and young people prescribed serotonin ‘may be at higher risk of suicide’
Children who are prescribed a common antidepressant could be at a higher risk of suicide and aggressive behaviour, it has been claimed. Researchers said that children and adolescents have a
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Lamb calls for probe into rise of unexpected mental health deaths
Unexpected deaths among mental health patients under NHS care have soared by more than a fifth over the last three years, according to new figures. The data, obtained by the
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Scots MPs urged to back mental health early intervention strategy
Politicians are being urged to support a new mental health strategy prioritising early intervention ahead of the Holyrood elections. Charity SAMH wants party leaders to sign up to a 10-year
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