A leading Social Researcher has claimed that far from being increasingly “troubled” Britain’s children and young people “have never had it so good”.

2012 promises to be an important year for mental health in Wales and we’ll be here to deliver all the essential news and information to you…

A report by the Prince’s Trust has stated that a lack of structure in young people’s lives means thousands of teenagers are growing up to become ‘lost’ young adults.

The Welsh Assembly Government is currently consulting on whether to expand the excellent school-based counselling service in Wales.

Hafal Expert Patient Trainer Dave Smith’s latest Western Mail column is now online.

C.A.L.L. (the mental health helpline for Wales) has launched a new service allowing people concerned about their mental health or that of a relative to access support and information via a text message from their mobile phone.

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has produced new guidance which aims to improve the experience of care for people using adult NHS mental health services.

A website for people with a brother or sister who is affected by mental illness has been set up by Hafal’s sister charity in England, Rethink.

Health and Social Services Minister Lesley Griffiths AM has reassured AMs that there will be no reduction in funding for the implementation of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure.

Hafal’s Carers Lead Jackie James will be visiting the Senedd tomorrow, along with carers from Hafal, to talk to AMs ahead of Carers’ Rights Day on Friday. Jackie will be presenting AMs with the following Carers’ wish list which will be displayed at a reception on December 1st.