Articles tagged with: mental health

06 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

“We haven’t got enough specialist staff to help the needs we’re seeing coming through": The Covid Mental Health Crisis For Children

Mental health support for children and adolescents is falling short, with young people waiting months to access help. As Georgina Bailey reports, mental health provision must be a major part of the recovery programme for children

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02 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

Mind responds to study showing that expansions in social security system and increasing benefits can improve mental health outcomes

Mind have responded to the first systematic review on the effects of social security reforms on mental health by Newcastle University.

21 Jan 2021 Health

Young people must be at the heart of Covid recovery – supporting their mental health is the first step

The government has allowed a mental health crisis to overwhelm young people. It's vital they receive urgent support, especially as we look to rebuild.

18 Jan 2021 Coronavirus

The pandemic has taken its toll on the mental health of our young people, we can’t just ignore it

Even before COVID-19 existed 1 in 10 young people had a mental health issue, now that figure has risen to 1 in 8.

15 Jan 2021 Health

Mental health reform needs to come with enhanced funding for community services

Mental Health Act reform should mean fewer people being held in secure inpatient units and more people getting support to continue to live in their communities.

23 Dec 2020 Coronavirus

People With Eating Disorders Feel The Devastating Impact Of Coronavirus With A 140% Rise In Calls For Help

Among the many hidden victims of the coronavirus pandemic are people with eating disorders, many of whom have seen their symptoms intensify in lockdown. Now Christmas – already a difficult period for those with eating disorders and their loved ones, with pressure to eat large amounts of food and socialise – presents fresh difficulties.

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17 Dec 2020 Health

Men’s mental health under pressure as suicidal thoughts double in ten years

The charity Mind today reveals new research into men’s mental health showing that, while some progress has been made, men feel worried or low more regularly than ten years ago and are consequently twice as likely to feel suicidal.

08 Dec 2020 Communities

National Grief Awareness Week: offering us a platform to talk openly

Losing someone close to us is one of the most difficult things we can go through, and although it will affect almost all of us at some point in our lives, it is something we rarely speak about.

Supporting grieving parents through difficult times

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08 Dec 2020 Communities

Supporting grieving parents through difficult times

Thanks to National Lottery funding, Julie and the Baby Loss Retreat have adapted to difficult times during the Covid-19 pandemic, continuing their support of grieving parents.

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25 Nov 2020 Health

We need to see a cross-government plan for mental health

Responding to the announcement, Vicki Nash, Head of Policy and Campaigns at the mental health charity Mind, said:

19 Nov 2020 Health

Toxic idea of male privilege is holding back the life chances of white working-class-boys

The notion that men should feel lucky with the lot they have been dealt in life and therefore should shut up is simply wrong. White working class boys live in some of the most disadvantaged circumstances in our country.

17 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

Covid-19 has revealed fundamental weaknesses in our public services

Public service providers rapidly redesigned their services to meet the unprecedented challenges of Covid, but the public health response was hampered by over-centralised, poorly coordinated and poorly communicated policies.

05 Nov 2020 Health

Covid-19 has exacerbated existing challenges for those who suffered baby loss

Partners have been excluded from appointments and both mothers and partners have had visiting rights severely restricted, increasing the isolation experienced by bereaved women and their families.

05 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

Long after the physical consequences of Covid-19 have receded, the mental health impacts will likely remain

Reports of stress, anxiety and depression are rising, and will be further exacerbated by negative economic impacts. We need better mental health support for the general population.

23 Oct 2020 Coronavirus

“Falling Through The Cracks”: How The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Exacerbating The Mental Health Crisis At UK Universities

Student representatives have warned that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic will only worsen the mental health crisis that has gripped British universities in recent years.

Rugby clubs are helping men to tackle life's challenges

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12 Oct 2020 Communities

Rugby clubs are helping men to tackle life's challenges

As a presenter at Offload, a National Lottery-funded mental fitness project run by professional Rugby League clubs in Warrington, Salford and Widnes, Kevin shared candid stories from his past and passed on tactics and strategies to manage everyday life.

12 Oct 2020 Communities

It is ok not to feel ok. How can we ensure we look after our mental health?

With Covid-19 cases rising and restrictions increasing in parts of the country, it is crucial to look out for our own wellbeing, and support each other in these testing times.

07 Oct 2020 Health

The government must ensure university students in lockdown have access to mental health support

We are facing a mental health crisis ready to explode. The government must urgently outline a package of measures to support all students, particularly those self-isolating.

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02 Oct 2020 Health

Mind today demands urgent clarity on the mental health provision of new hospital plans, as the country faces a growing crisis

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson today announced spending plans to build, rebuild, and improve 40 hospitals by 2030. However, the mental health provision allocated is unclear, and falls far short of urgent need for improvement across the NHS.

We must act now to avert the mental health crisis looming in the wake of Covid

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29 Sep 2020 Health

We must act now to avert the mental health crisis looming in the wake of Covid

Putting social workers at the heart of our response is a vital part of strengthening the mental health workforce.

24 Sep 2020 Health

Government must fund early intervention initiatives to better support young people who self-harm

The APPG on Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention heard how support arrives much too late due to service waiting times, thresholds and all-too-common stigma.

10 Sep 2020 Health

On World Suicide Awareness Day, let’s resolve to tackle the stigma around suicide

As we return to work, employers must endeavor to provide a safe space for people to discuss their feelings and experiences.

07 Sep 2020 Health

We need honest advertising where body images have been digitally altered on social media

My Bill is not a call to ban, but a call to inform. Knowledge of when an image has been digitally manipulated will have positive mental health benefits for a wide cross section of our society affected by body image.

07 Sep 2020 Health

The Tories promised action for mental health services, yet in the midst of a crisis they've been silent

There has been a worrying 17% increase in suicides from 2017 to 2019. This must be a wake up call for the Government to take mental ill health and suicide prevention seriously.