A new information resource published by the Care Services Improvement Partnership (CSIP) aims to clear up any confusion about how new legislation under the Mental Capacity Act will affect people living in supported accommodation…
Jonathan Morgan welcomes mental health benefits of Assembly Government’s school nursing plan
Shadow Health Minister Jonathan Morgan says the Welsh Assembly Government’s aim of one family nurse per secondary school could aid the early detection of mental health problems amongst the young.
Government to back art therapy for schizophrenia patients
UK Government advisers are expected to recommend that art therapy be made available on the NHS to schizophrenia patients.
A report claims approval is likely to come after a consultation on the issue concludes this autumn.
Government to back art therapy for schizophrenia patients
UK Government advisers are expected to recommend that art therapy be made available on the NHS to schizophrenia patients.
A report claims approval is likely to come after a consultation on the issue concludes this autumn.
Government to back art therapy for schizophrenia patients
UK Government advisers are expected to recommend that art therapy be made available on the NHS to schizophrenia patients.
A report claims approval is likely to come after a consultation on the issue concludes this autumn.
IPCC survey reveals extent of mentally ill people detained in police cells
A survey by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has revealed that thousands of people with mental health problems have been detained in police cells rather than being taken to hospital for assessment.
Study warns of antipsychotic stroke risk
A study in the British Medical Journal has suggested that patients with dementia should not take antipsychotic drugs because of an increased risk of having a stroke.