A ‘one-stop’ hub of resources to support GPs to deliver the best possible care to patients with perinatal mental health conditions has been launched by the Royal College of GPs.
Money and Mental Health policy institute reveals the six forms of crisis spending
Today the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute launch their first major policy initiative, In Control. The charity, founded by Martin Lewis, will now start an in-depth consultation, bringing together the financial services and retail industries to find better ways to support people with mental health problems to regulate their spending.
Tackling ‘Adverse Childhood Experiences’ key to improving mental well-being in Wales says report
The number of adults living with low mental well-being in Wales could be reduced by more than a quarter (27%) if no individuals in Wales were exposed to harmful experiences in childhood says a new study by Public Health Wales.
Revised Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice for Wales published
Today the revised Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice for Wales was laid before the Assembly and published online. The Code will become extant on 3rd October 2016.
First ever International Fathers’ Mental Health Day takes place Monday 20th June 2016
The first ever International Fathers’ Mental Health Day will take place on Monday 20th June 2016 to raise awareness of postnatal depression (PND), antenatal anxiety and childbirth trauma experienced by men.
Cardiff Law School staging ‘Mental Health, Learning Disability and Social Care’ conference with mental health charity Hafal
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.