Mental health issues and debt are a marriage made in hell. If you or someone you know is hit by this combination, you’re not alone.
Mental health issues and debt are a marriage made in hell. If you or someone you know is hit by this combination, you’re not alone. It is one of the biggest but least known financial problems affecting the UK. The more we talk about it, the better, so I want to take you through […]
“Sometimes, our patients require support for various different mental health issues, and we want to be able to provide this as quickly as possible for those who need it.
Mental health nurse Phil Johnson with Furness General Hospital matron Helen Thompson. SPECIALIST mental health nurses are to be stationed in the area’s emergency department in a bid to offer immediate help for those in need. A team of four dedicated nurses are now based at Barrow’s Furness General Hospital to see patients as soon […]
Researchers want to hear the views of serving regular and reservist military personnel, veterans, organisations that support them and staff from all the emergency services on the challenges they face and what could help mitigate these
By Leicester MercuryBy Cathy Buss New mental health study Military men and women, as well as those working in the emergency services, are needed for a new mental health study. Researchers at Loughborough University are looking for serving personnel and veterans to take part in group discussions on mental health. The team from […]
Duke of Cambridge marks Father’s Day with call to treat mental problems as seriously as physical illness
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their children George, two, and Charlotte, one. Photograph: Francis Dias/Newspix International The Duke of Cambridge has urged fathers to discuss mental health with their children and families and be more open about their own feelings as he celebrates his third Father’s Day as a parent. Prince William wrote […]
“Taser has been used against patients detained in secure psychiatric settings for more than 10 years: But the culture of cover-up that dominates these sectors and the unequal power balance between those subject to such treatment and statutory providers and the police has silenced public debate around this issue.
Breaking News : Paul Reed Reacts to Calls for ban on Taser use against people in locked psychiatric wards to be debated in Parliament .:- By: MUN Reporter: The elected Chair of MUN (Manchester Users Network) Paul Reed has called on all their members and friends to instruct their elected MP’s via Twitter and request them to […]
“Taser has been used against patients detained in secure psychiatric settings for more than 10 years: But the culture of cover-up that dominates these sectors and the unequal power balance between those subject to such treatment and statutory providers and the police has silenced public debate around this issue.
We hope that Norman Lamb’s amendment is accepted A ban on the use of Taser firearms against people detained on locked psychiatric wards will be among amendments debated on the second day of report stage of the Policing and Crime Bill in the House of Commons today. This move comes after calls by human […]
Only one of the drugs in the review was found to be better than the placebo at relieving the symptoms of young people with major depression.
Most available antidepressants do not help children and teenagers with serious mental health problems and some may be unsafe, experts have warned. A review of clinical trial evidence found that of 14 antidepressant drugs only one, fluoxetine – marketed as Prozac – was better than a “dummy” placebo at relieving the symptoms of young […]
Alan's daughter Natasha fell to her death after an 18-month battle to get help for depression, and following his death on Wednesday, grieving friends have joined with campaigners to continue the fight
BY TODD FITZGERALD Alan Wise Grieving friends of heartbroken father Alan Wise, whose daughter fell to her death following an 18-month battle get help counselling for depression, have joined with mental health campaigners to ask: “How many more?” The Manchester music mogul passed away in his sleep on Wednesday night less than three months […]
MANCHESTER USERS NETWORK MEETING! For GÖÖD mental health attend ! “We need to support and help each other”. We welcome Bernadette Conlon, Chief Executive of Start in Salford talking about their therapies and projects. Creative Arts and Wellbeing Centre. ALSO Bernadette Conlon, Chief Executive Important Information, rights & news for patients! Wednesday 8th June […]