Martin Lewis: Mental health ‘one of biggest financial problems affecting UK’

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.

Martin Lewis: Mental health ‘one of biggest financial problems affecting UK’

  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 […]

Mental health specialists now based in hospital A&E

“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 specialists now based in hospital A&E

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 […]

Appeal to military and 999 staff to take part in mental health study

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

Appeal to military and 999 staff to take part in mental health study

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 […]

Prince William urges fathers to discuss mental health with children

Duke of Cambridge marks Father’s Day with call to treat mental problems as seriously as physical illness

Prince William urges fathers to discuss mental health with children

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 […]

MUN: Chair Calls On Members & Friends To support Ending the use of Taser against people locked in psychiatric wards

“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.

MUN: Chair Calls On Members & Friends To support Ending the use of Taser against people locked in psychiatric wards

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 […]

Calls for ban on Taser use against people in locked psychiatric wards to be debated in Parliament

“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.

Calls for ban on Taser use against people in locked psychiatric wards to be debated in Parliament

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 […]

Most antidepressants aren’t helping young people with their mental health, say experts

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 antidepressants aren’t helping young people with their mental health, say experts

  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 […]

‘How many more must die?’ Mental Health campaigners ask tough questions as friends mourn Alan Wise

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

‘How many more must die?’ Mental Health campaigners ask tough questions as friends mourn Alan Wise

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 […]

MUN Meeting with Start in Salford Creative Arts and Wellbeing Centre

MUN Meeting with Start in Salford Creative Arts and Wellbeing Centre

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 […]