A major study into workplace wellbeing by the mental health charity Mind has revealed that poor mental health at work… read more
Samaritans welcomes fall in the number of men taking their own lives
Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that male suicide is at its lowest in more… read more
“One in four 14-year-old girls self-harm”
Nearly a quarter of girls aged 14 (22%) said they had self-harmed in just a year according to a new… read more
New guide for parents on social media and mental health
The charity YoungMinds has published a short guide for parents on how to talk to their children about the internet… read more
Mental health at work becoming less taboo, say BCC and Aviva
Almost 30% of businesses have seen an increase in the number of staff taking time off for mental health reasons,… read more
Blue Badge scheme to be extended to hidden disabilities including mental health conditions
People with hidden disabilities, including autism and mental health conditions, will soon have access to Blue Badges, removing the barriers… read more
Report suggests 74% of carers in Wales have experienced mental health problems as a result of caring
New statistics from the Carers UK State of Caring 2018 report reveal that 74% of carers in Wales say they… read more
Mental health education to be made compulsory in English schools
All schools in England will teach children about good physical and mental health, how to stay safe on and offline,… read more
Use of Force Bill passes Third Reading
The Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill has passed the Third Reading stage in the House of Commons. The… read more
One in six people with money problems have had suicidal thoughts
New research by Mental Health UK has found that one in six people who have experienced money problems (16%) have… read more