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Embarrassment stops millions of adults experiencing MHT

WebEmbarrassment stops millions of adults experiencing mental ill health from seeking treatment, survey finds. 10 May 2016. Up to 12 million UK adults who …

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Public attitudes towards mental illness moving in t MHT

WebKeep working to address stigma. Overall, according to the Institute of Psychiatry’s analysis of the data, there was a 1.3% improvement in attitudes towards people with mental illness by the general public between 2011 and 2012. Intended behaviour also improved by 1.6% in the same year. Sue Baker, director of Time to Change, concluded: "It’s

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Female homelessness and mental health MHT

WebThis is a particularly important factor for how poverty, homelessness and mental health relate to women. Single women, especially single mothers, are the most at …

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Introduction to the classification of mental disorders MHT

WebThe ICD is created by the World Health Organisation (WHO), an agency of the United Nations that is concerned with worldwide public health. Translated into 43 languages, the ICD is used in over 100 countries. Whilst the DSM is concerned only with psychiatric disorders, the ICD includes all health disorders so is utilised by a variety of medical

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'Mental wellbeing in older people is being overlooked'

WebThe British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has launched a campaign to address the injustice, as it sees it, in mental health provision for …

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Time to treat mental and physical illness with equa MHT

WebTime to treat mental and physical illness with equal importance, say influential groups. 10 October 2013. All healthcare professionals need to treat physical and mental health with …

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NHS England plans to cut waiting times for urgent care MHT

WebComplimentary to the Government’s £500m mental health recovery plan, the proposed new standards are: Within 24 hours for ‘urgent’ referrals to a community-based …

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New guidelines drawn up on use of restraint in ment MHT

Web25 January 2017. People restrained in mental health settings will get the care they need ‘rather than control’ under new guidelines drawn up for police and healthcare …

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Sleep and mental health MHT

WebGood sleep is fundamental to good mental health, just as good mental health is fundamental to good sleep. Symptoms of poor sleep include fatigue, sleepiness during daytime, poor concentration, irritability and memory loss. Poor sleep can make people less receptive to positive emotions (Woodson, 2006) in turn making them feel down during …

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'To end MHA discrimination' investment is necessary MHT

WebThe Mental Health Act allows people to be detained and sectioned in a mental health hospital if they are deemed psychologically unwell and at risk to themselves or others. However, in practice, particular groups are disproportionately more likely to be sectioned, leading to accusations of discrimination, racial bias, and structural racism, as

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Lived Experience MHT

WebLived experience: Thousands of couples experience the loss of an unborn baby every year, however, many fall through the gaps in available mental health support. An expansion of …

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Mind responds to "concerning" rise in MHA detentions MHT

WebNational statistics for the number of people detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA) for treatment have been published. The NHS report revealed that the number of people detained under the legislation has increased over the last year by 4.5%, and rates for detentions and Community Treatment Orders are still disproportionally high for Black and …

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The mechanisms of depression are reflected in language MHT

WebThe use of pronouns and verbs are significant in that they reflect some of the mechanisms of depression. Language can be a cage, but it can also be scaffolding to help us change. …

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Challenging narratives: What is the PTMF MHT

WebIn a moment reminiscent of Laurence Fishburne's Morpheus telling Keanu Reeves' Neo that everything he has believed true is false, The Power Threat Meaning Framework arrived …

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New CQUIN tools aim to help 'bridge the gap' betwee MHT

WebThe free tools include the Integrated Physical Health Pathway, a resource to help GPs and mental health services work together to monitor and act on the physical health needs of the people they support. They also feature a CQUIN ward poster, which outlines the physical health checks that staff should carry out, and follow-up actions they can take.

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Ending the secret abuse of mental health patients MHT

WebEnding the secret abuse of mental health patients. 20 February 2015. It is estimated by the Mental Health Foundation that in the course of one year, one in four people will be …

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How to provide nurse-led emergency mental health care MHT

WebProlonged assessment. Not only is the environment more conducive to mental health, patients aren’t whipped through at speed. Instead they can stay up to 72 hours for continual one-to-one nurse-led assessment. “Someone’s condition can change very quickly when they’re in crisis,” says Sharon. “They can quickly improve or deteriorate.

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About Mental Health Today MHT

WebMental Health Today is a respected brand with market-leading visibility. We welcome enquiries from reputable organisations; We attract 25,000 page views per month; We …

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Use art to boost mental health in inpatient units MHT

WebArt and mental health has long been intertwined – you only have to think of painter Vincent van Gogh who famously had bipolar disorder. Now the charity Painting in …

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