THE first phase of a new private hospital for adults with mental illness and those with learning difficulties has officially begun in Ebbw Vale…
Welsh suicide rates for men ‘highest among the four UK nations’ – Hart to speed up prevention strategy
A new report by the National Public Health Service for Wales has revealed that the suicide rate among adult Welsh males is the highest of all four UK nations…
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University hospital pioneers mental health service for war veterans
Cardiff University’s Hospital of Wales is setting up a pilot service to treat war veterans with mental health problems – one of only six pilot services in the UK…
Merthyr Tydfil Social Services “moving in right direction”
Social Services in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are providing good standards of care, are working towards tackling their shortfalls and are well placed to sustain and improve services according to a Joint Review report published today…
Schizophrenia link to stress during pregnancy
Research from Manchester University has suggested that stress in early pregnancy may lead to offspring who are more likely to develop schizophrenia…
Mentally ill patients ‘at risk’ on mixed sex wards
Patients detained under the Mental Health Act are often on mixed-sex wards where their safety may be seriously jeopardised, a key report warns this week…
New resource provides strategies for tackling depression
A new audio resource has been launched that aims to help people with depression on their road to recovery…
Children’s Commissioner calls for Bridgend suicide inquiry
The Acting Children’s Commissioner for Wales has called for an inquiry into the ‘spate’ of suicides by young people in and around Bridgend, South Wales…
Over 450 patients and carers respond to Jo’s Mental Health Bill Blog
Prison suicides rise by nearly 40%
New figures released by the Ministry of Justice show a 37% increase in suicides in the UK’s prisons last year…