A “life-changing” mental health service at three hospitals in north Wales is to be expanded to GP surgeries. More than 2,500 people have used I Can centres at Glan Clwyd, Gwynedd and Wrexham Maelor hospitals since the trial was launched earlier this year. The centres offer support to patients at A&E departments who may not […]
Patients with mental health problems are being left in limbo on “hidden” waiting lists by England’s NHS talking therapy service, the BBC can reveal. The service – called Improving Access to Psychological Therapies – provides therapy, such as counselling, to adults with conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. It starts seeing nine […]
This Thursday 21st November 2019 is national Carers Rights Day. A day used to celebrate the rights of people across the UK who provide invaluable unpaid care and support to a family member or friend in need. Many people providing care do not consider themselves to be a carer; often providing support to a loved […]
Researchers find link between tobacco cigarettes and depression and schizophrenia. Smoking tobacco cigarettes could increase the risk of mental health problems such as depression and schizophrenia, research suggests. It has long been known that smoking is more common among people with mental health conditions. However, it has been unclear whether smoking could be a factor in causing […]
Survey reveals only 10% of GPs are confident those they refer for treatment will receive it. Troubled teenagers seeking urgent help from NHS mental health services are being denied treatment or facing months of delays, GPs have said. Three in four family doctors do not believe under-18s they refer to child and adolescent mental health services will […]
As well as the statistic above, suicide is the biggest killer in men under 45. However, even those statistics could be underestimated, as men are less likely to report mental health illnesses or get a diagnosis. That’s why we want YOU to get involved to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health. The aim […]
More mental health hospital beds are needed in England to end the “distressing” sending of patients far from home, analysis suggests. Patients with conditions such as schizophrenia can be sent to hospitals miles away from their home if their nearby units do not have space. The Department of Health aims to end inappropriate far-away placements […]
No Limits would like to find out the link between loneliness and mental health in young people so that we can adapt our services to suit your needs. This questionnaire is designed to give us an insight into what you, the young people think about these two issues and how they relate to one another. […]
The Touch Network, with whom we worked last year on Ideas For Wellbeing, has launched a new website https://www.myamazingstory.co.uk/ Debs Carter, Founder and Director of Touch Network, said, “We share strength through stories and provide hope when it’s most needed. Our inspiring storytelling hub shines a light on life’s challenges and the epic achievements of […]
More than eight in 10 people have experienced early signs of poor mental health in the past year, including anxiety, stress, low mood or sleep troubles, according to a new survey by Public Health England (PHE). While these may be natural responses to life’s challenges, they can become more serious if people don’t take action – and many wait too […]
