MUMBAI, India suffers high suicides . Manchester UK has worrying rates of suicides!

MUMBAI, India suffers high suicides . Manchester UK has worrying rates of suicides!

Mental health crisis erupting in Mumbai The writer has posted comments on this article By Madhavi Rajadhyaksha Madhavi Rajadhyaksha, TNN | Nov 24, 2012, 04.01 AM IST MUMBAI: The tragedy at Kasara ghat, wherein a father allegedly murdered his two pre-teen children before attempting to end his own life two days later, is indicative of […]

“Men are expected to be strong, deny pain and vulnerability, and conceal any emotional fragility,”

“Men are expected to be strong, deny pain and vulnerability, and conceal any emotional fragility,”

Is Depression in Men Taboo? By Traci Pedersen Associate News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on November 17, 2012 A new study suggests that people are less likely to perceive men as being depressed and in need of professional help, even when their symptoms are identical to women’s. “A lot of attention has […]

Trust Dr Sean Lennon Welcomes Prime Ministers Statement On Dementia

Trust Dr Sean Lennon Welcomes Prime Ministers Statement On Dementia

Trust Medical Director welcomes dementia friend initiative Responding to the Government announcement about the training of volunteers to support people with dementia Trust Medical Director Dr Sean Lennon said: “The fact that the Prime Minister has made this a ‘personal priority’ is reassuring and it’s also promising that the Government is trying to address the […]

“If this was the end of the shocking story it would be bad enough”

“If this was the end of the shocking story it would be bad enough”

SALFORD SUICIDE MAN TURNED AWAY BY MENTAL HEALTH TRUST AND ARRESTED! Star date: 7th November 2012 A Salford Star Exclusive MENTAL HEALTH HELL IN SALFORD: PART 1 A Salford man with a history of mental health and self harm problems was refused help by Greater Manchester West Mental Health Trust workers at Cromwell House in […]

There is war on for your mind!

There is war on for your mind!

The top 10 worst sources of aspartame Aurora Geib Natural News March 4, 2012 If you think you are making a healthier option because you chose to have diet soda over a regular soda drink, it’s time to think again. Crafty advertising may have given the term “sugar free” an impression of healthy alternative, but […]

‘Who’s That Girl!

‘Who’s That Girl!

lipstick socialist “My Country is the World, my religion is to do Good” Tom Paine Political Women (6) Karen ReissmannSocialist, nurse, woman, fighter against injustice……….. Karen has been involved in politics from the age of 16. She is a shop steward and member of Unison Executive. She was not from a political family but… Neither […]

I Battled Depression For Six Years I Didn’t Just ‘Get Over It’ Overnight !

I Battled Depression For Six Years I Didn’t Just ‘Get Over It’ Overnight !

World Mental Health Day: I battled depression for six years, I didn’t just ‘get over it’ overnight We need to look at how far we’ve come in removing the stigma surrounding depression, and see how we can act to do more. Tamsin Crimmens- It’s the 20th anniversary of World Mental Health Day today. Twenty years […]

United States Military To Investigate Fish Oils !

United States Military To Investigate Fish Oils !

Monday, Oct. 08, 2012 Military studying if fish oil can cut suicide risk By BRUCE SMITH – Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. — A $10 million study will investigate if a substance found in fish oil can reduce the risk of suicide among military veterans, where the rate is higher than in the population as a […]

Top consultant says recession is making people mentally ill !

** Leading psychiatrist warns the recession is making people mentally unwell ** September 21, 2012 The country’s most senior psychiatrist has warned that the economic downturn is making previously well people mentally ill. Professor Sue Bailey OBE, president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, spoke at the opening of Manchester’s first medical education centre, specifically […]

Sporting a New Chief Executive!

Sporting a New Chief Executive!

  BY: Paul Reed. At today’s Annual general Meeting of Manchester Mental Health & Social Care Trust, held at the Premier Inn, Manchester, Old Trafford Hotel Non-Executive Chair Director Wyn Dignan; announced the appointment of the new Chief Executive, who will take the place of Jackie Daniel who resigned from the post last month, she now is […]