Cardiff University’s School of Law and Politics is staging a conference on 24th June at the Future Inn, Cardiff Bay, exploring “Mental Health, Learning Disability and Social Care: Protecting human rights in the austerity crisis”. The conference is supported by patient-led Welsh mental health charity Hafal.
Housing support is an essential part of mental health care, says Centre for Mental Health report
People using mental health services should get access to high quality housing support when they need it, says a report published by the Centre for Mental Health.
Summer edition of the Mental Health Wales journal now online
The Summer 2016 edition of the Mental Health Wales journal is now online and it’s a carers’ special.
First Minister announces new Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport, and Minister for Social Services and Public Health
First Minister announces new Cabinet Secretary for Health, Well-being and Sport and Minister for Social Services and Public Health
Time to Change Wales secures half a million pounds to tackle mental health stigma among children and young people
Time to Change Wales has secured nearly £500,000 from the Big Lottery Fund Cymru to increase young people’s awareness and understanding of mental health problems, reduce the stigma, discrimination and social isolation experienced by those with mental health problems and improve wellbeing.
New report reveals areas for improvement in mental health support in prisons
A new report by the Centre for Mental Health identifies key areas for improvement in mental health care across the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
Mental Health Today Wales 2016 event takes place in Cardiff next month
The Mental Health Today Wales 2016 conference and exhibition takes place at the Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff on May 18th 2016.
Young people with psychosis urged to ‘get physical’
A new booklet has been produced to help young people experiencing psychosis for the first time look after their physical health and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
New teams to support people with mental health needs in Welsh hospitals
New dedicated teams of staff to provide hands-on support for people with mental health needs will be set up in Welsh hospitals, Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.
Cardiff and Vale UHB launch new mental health facility which gives service users ‘dignity and respect’
A brand new purpose-built mental health facility based at University Hospital Llandough, Hafan y Coed, was opened last week by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The new facility aims to provide a modern, therapeutic and recovery-focused environment to adults experiencing mental illness.