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The Mental Health Foundation news archive contains stories on mental health issues going back to 2001. Read the latest news below or use the news archive to find news items from the past.

 

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TitleNews SummaryRelease Date
Mental health charity scoops national award

A Greater Manchester mental health charity has scooped a national award for its use of technology in helping people overcome depression and anxiety

18/06/2010
NHS trusts 'cannot account for dementia funding'Many NHS trusts cannot account for millions of pounds which was supposed to be spent on dementia, according to figures published today17/06/2010
Online forum aims to give disabled people and carers a voice

A national online forum that aims to give a voice to disabled people and carers across the UK has been launched this week

17/06/2010
Bullying linked to child suicidesNearly half of suicides among 10 to 14-year-olds are due to bullying, according to research out today13/06/2010
Trainee banker to swim straits of GibraltarA trainee investment banker from York will swim the Straits of Gibraltar next week to raise money for a dementia research charity11/06/2010
Walk to raise funds for eating disorder charityA group of men affected by eating disorders is to walk from Worthing to Brighton next week as part of a fundraising effort10/06/2010
Wounds of the stressed take longer to healStress and anxiety can make it harder for wounds to heal, scientists have shown10/06/2010
Health spending does not match health improvements - reportPeople in Scotland are not experiencing health improvements in line with the level of Government spending, according to a study released today10/06/2010
Lack of outdoor play prompts health fearsA lack of free play is prompting fears among mothers about children's health and emotional development, according to a poll10/06/2010
Half of staff 'work when stressed or unwell'Over half of Northern Ireland staff still go to work when feeling stressed or unwell, a survey showed today10/06/2010
People with dementia get national focusScotland's first dementia strategy will be launched today by Public Health Minister Shona Robison01/06/2010
Mental illness to rise as millions struggle with debtDepression and mental illness will increase as millions struggle to cope with debts and money problems during the economic downturn, according to a study31/05/2010
Mental health research funding urged

Mental health is an often ignored area of research that needs more investment, experts said today

28/05/2010
Stressed teachers 'ticking time bombs'A teacher spared jail after beating a 14-year-old pupil with a dumbbell warned today that "lots of teachers are ticking time bombs" because of stress at school25/05/2010
Mental health tribunal boss removal welcomedMinisters were commended today for stepping in to help remove the president of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland after an inquiry found she had bullied staff24/05/2010
Young people urged to vote for book award

Teenagers and young adults across the country are invited to submit nominations for their favourite books out of a list of 12 chosen as the long list for a national book award

20/05/2010
Monitoring of anti-depressants inadequate - committeeThe Scottish Government was today urged to improve how the number of anti-depressants being prescribed is monitored after figures showed prescription rates had risen19/05/2010
Young carers 'bullied and stressed'Young carers feel bullied, stressed and misunderstood at school, research suggests today.17/05/2010
Recession takes its toll on workers

The recession has taken its toll on the mental wellbeing of workers throughout the country, according to research published today

17/05/2010
New intervention to reduce self-stigma among persons with serious mental illnessA new intervention has been found to reduce the self-stigma and improve the quality of life and self-esteem among persons with serious mental illness
13/05/2010

 

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